An Abbreviated Life: Sarah's Story Living with Cystic Fibrosis

Sarah is a charismatic, confident 18 year old, about to leave school, head to uni and go flatting. What she doesn't tell many people is that on top of coping with the travails of teenagehood, she also has cystic fibrosis and a life expectancy of 32. A serious lung infection could kill her within days. When her army parents shift to Australia, she is left alone in a new town, responsible for the first time for her own physiotherapy and relentless medication. The spirit-affirming DOCNZ finalist was directed by Anna Cottrell and Jan Jeans, and screened on TV One.

Congratulations on capturing what is a very moving tribute to a very special girl. I strongly believe through this work once again the arts community has shown what an important place it has in bringing awareness and providing insights to issues faced within the community.

– Dr Faten Zaibak, The Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Department of Pathology, University of Melbourne

Key Cast & Crew

Anna Cottrell

Co-Director, Producer

Mairi Gunn

Camera

Jan Jeans

Co-Director, Camera

Ken Saville

Sound Recordist

Owen Ferrier-Kerr

Editor

Scott George

Sound