Movies and TvShows featuring "autoimmune-disease" theme.

My Sister's Keeper follows the story of a young girl named Kate who has leukemia. Her parents decide to conceive another child, Anna, through in vitro fertilization to serve as a compatible donor for Kate. As Anna grows older, she begins to question her role as a donor and decides to take legal action to gain medical emancipation from her parents. The film explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding medical decisions.

Brain on Fire tells the true story of Susannah Cahalan, a journalist who suddenly begins experiencing seizures and hallucinations. As her condition worsens, she searches for answers and faces a misdiagnosis before finally discovering she has a rare autoimmune disease. With the support of her family and doctors, she fights to regain control of her life.

In Bye Bye Morons, a blind archivist, Suze Trappet, learns she has a terminal illness and decides to find her estranged son before it's too late. With the help of Victor Hugopalms, an archivist at the national archives, Suze embarks on a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Together, they navigate through France's bureaucratic system, encounter various eccentric characters, and uncover long-buried secrets. As Suze's health deteriorates, the clock is ticking, and the search for her son becomes a race against time.

Once Upon a Christmas Miracle is a touching film about a woman who is in desperate need of a liver transplant. She meets a man who is willing to be her donor, and they fall in love during the holiday season. Based on a true story, this movie showcases the power of love and the miracles that can happen during Christmas.

Happythankyoumoreplease follows the lives of a group of young friends in New York City as they navigate relationships, careers, and personal growth. The story revolves around the complex dynamics of love, friendship, and gratitude, portraying the ups and downs of life in the city that never sleeps. It explores themes of self-discovery, finding happiness, and the importance of human connections.

When they learn of an outbreak of a dangerous virus shortly before their long-awaited return to Earth, a teenager and his mother struggle to decide whether to land or return to space aboard their confined spaceship.

This documentary examines the role of gluten in our diets and its effects on health. It delves into the history of grain production and the rise of processed foods. The film sheds light on the influence of agribusiness and the use of chemicals in agriculture. It explores gluten-related autoimmune diseases and the growing demand for gluten-free products. With a focus on profit-driven practices, the documentary raises questions about the industrialization of the food supply.