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Mama/M.A.M.A.

2003-NaNh NaNmin
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10.0 / 10 1

Mama/M.A.M.A.: Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy is the provocative investigation of Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy, a perplexing psychological disorder where a mother secretly but deliberately harms her child in order to get the sympathy and praise of others and the attention of the medical community. The film -- made over the course of three years and two continents -- scrutinizes the scientific research surrounding the diagnosis of Munchausen's and, in doing so, questions the very diagnosis itself. The filmmakers document the struggles of three average families battling the charge of Munchausen's with various, tragic results.

Directed by Nonny de la Peña

Writers Nonny de la Peña

Stars Misty Jones Jane Alexander Julie Patrick

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Cast

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Misty Jones

Accused Mother
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Jane Alexander

Accused Mother
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Julie Patrick

Accused Mother
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Ronald Jones

Misty's Husband
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Brian Morgan

Investigative Reporter
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Marc Feldman

Psychiatrist - University of Alabama, Birmingham
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Mark Patrick

Julie's Husband
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Ellen Thompson

Grandmother
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Penny Mellor

Activist for Accused Mothers
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David Southall

Professor of Pediatrics (as Dr. David Southall)
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Tom Ryan

Medical Malpractice Lawyer
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Colin Morely

Director of Neonatal Medicine

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