The C Word

Cancer: a word that strikes fear into many. Yet, in her well-researched and wittily hopeful narrative, survivor Meghan O’Hara (the Oscar-nominated producer behind “Bowling for Columbine,” “Fahrenheit 9/11,” and “Sicko”) offers a fresh perspective on this daunting illness, suggesting it’s time to shift the fear from ourselves to cancer itself. After her own diagnosis, O’Hara connected with neurologist Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, who faced brain cancer while conducting cancer research. Together, they delve into common Western lifestyle choices—such as smoking, consuming processed foods, enduring stress, exposure to pollutants, and neglecting exercise—that contribute to 70% of cancer fatalities. Narrated and executive produced by Morgan Freeman, “The C Word” boldly examines our passive acceptance of cancer culture, introduces the dynamic individuals revolutionizing the fight, and highlights the resources we already possess to combat this formidable adversary. -TCFF database