"Beauty Does Lie" Premiere

"Beauty Does Lie: The Untold Stories of Autoimmune Diseases" is a documentary that explores the lives of seven women as they cope on a daily basis with their various autoimmune diseases while dealing with the ignorance they face in society due to their health outer appearances. The documentary premiered in Chicago at the DuSable Museum of African American History on September 8, 2006.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Autoimmune
• Disease
• Documentary
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[cgs1996]

@bookitty256 I'm glad this clip was helpful. I'm sorry your daughter had to experience this at such a young age. My mom actually has Sjogren's syndrome. It still amazes me how these diseases affect women. You can not view the entire video online but I can tell you how to obtain a copy. My office # is (773) 221-2250 or you can email me at courtneygwenn@gmail.com.

[cgs1996]

@NicolaWyrd - I think the ignorance is so bad because people can't associate how a person should look w/an autoimmune disease. When you think of cancer you have the image of someone losing his/her hair, but that's not the case for people w/autoimmune diseases so people don't know what to think. Even when I'm in the hospital people tell me I look ok!

[cgs1996]

@Authorized77 - I am referring to African American women living in America. I financed this project myself so it was not within my budget to explore people living in Africa. I hope this helps!

@mmorrellwilson - I am so happy to know that this information is helpful. We definitely have to continue raising awareness for autoimmune diseases. Please visit my website for information on obtaining a copy of the documentary. The site is simply my name CourtneyGSmith. Thanks again ; )!!!!!

[cgs1996]

Thank you all sooooooooooooooooooooooo much for the continued support!!! The last two years have been a bit bumpy to say the least, but I'm back stronger than ever ready to continue my mission of spreading the awareness of autoimmune diseases. Definitely check out my new website; it's just my name CourtneyGSmith. Thanks again! It means a lot.

[cgs1996]

I've had a thymectomy (my sternum was cut to remove my thymus gland) so when it comes to surgery I totally understand. I agree with you that stress management is so important as well attitude in order for a person to heal properly. Peace to you as well.

[GMOgottago]

toxic immune modulators for Lupus. None of them worked. Then I found a holistic doc who tested me for heavy metals and I find I have toxic levels of mercury in my system. Guess what, mercury poisoning can cause EVERY single symptom I'm having and being diagnosed as Lupus. I just started a slow chelation of the mercury so I have a ways to go. My point is there is a reason and you need to find it because you could be taking these toxic drugs making yourself worse for no reason at all.

[bookitty256]

Well said..while I my family to the USA from Ireland and my daughter is adopted from China we BOTH have autoimmune diseases...and neither one of us "look sick"...I was 25 when RA begin to attack my body...My daughter was 9 when she begin having symptoms of Graves Disease...I appreeciate the wisdome of your words. Is there a place where we can watch the whole video on youtube or online?