Patient-Expert Interview Day #1: Memphis, TN

At the heart of the Good Medicine Project are the personal stories of social support shared by breast cancer patients and survivors. After all, the inspiration for the Project came from the questions of friends and family members who recently learned of a loved one with a breast cancer diagnosis and wanted to help!

On October 23, 2024, Good Medicine Project interviewed four patient-survivors in Memphis, Tennessee. This was the first shoot day of several around the country, and it could not have gone better! We interviewed four women. Our first question is always, “How did you learn that you had breast cancer?”

Marion
Rachel
Angela
Jennifer

The Crew

Our small-but-mighty production crew consisted of kind and skilled local professionals who went above and beyond to make our interview subjects confident and relaxed. The event was led by cinematographer Stef Allan, director of photography for the Memphis Grizzlies and his own productions. Brandon Robertson recorded sound and did a million things to put the interview subjects (and the director!) at ease.

Faizah Husniyah did stunning makeup and hair. She made each interview subject feel and look her best on camera. When Rachel, the youngest interview subject, left the studio, she looked at herself in the mirror and said, “I can’t waste this! I’m calling my husband and we’re going out to lunch!”

Four members of a production crew and an interviewee standing together in a television studio, prior to an interview about social support and breast cancer.

Faizah Husniyah (makeup artist), Stef Allan (cinematographer), Marion (Interviewee), Brandon Robertson (sound recordist), Susan Giacomini (producer/director).

THANK YOU, BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN!

Good Medicine Project was graciously hosted by Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, which serves patients throughout the Mid South. Many thanks to BMHCC and its Communications Department for enthusiastic help and hospitality!!

Thank YOU for your help!

Our production in Memphis cost less than 20% of commercial costs, thanks to the volunteer work of the crew and generous donations of those who believe in the power of social support.  Please support future production days around the USA.  Thank you!