Deborah James: Bowelbabe in Her Own Words
From living with incurable bowel cancer, to receiving a damehood, to her untimely death, this archive-based feature documentary details the extraordinary last five years of Deborah James鈥檚 life.
From living with incurable bowel cancer, to receiving a damehood, to her untimely death, this archive-based feature documentary details the extraordinary last five years of cancer campaigner Deborah James鈥檚 life.
Known by many as her online persona Bowelbabe, the former deputy head teacher amassed a huge social media following. Filmed in the last months of her life, with access to her personal and family archive, she talks frankly about her diagnosis and treatment, and shares many personal moments. The film is told by Deborah herself whilst she dances and records what living with bowel cancer was really like for her and those closest to her.
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