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Joan

Despite a life-altering diagnosis, Joan reflects in pride of her beautiful 60 years.

07/15/2019 | Expired 07/15/2021

Joan

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PBS Short Film Festival

Joan

7/15/2019 | 6m 59sVideo has Closed Captions

Despite a life-altering diagnosis, Joan reflects in pride of her beautiful 60 years.

From a young age, Joan always dreamed of a big family and a place by the ocean. By the age of 20, she was diagnosed with sarcoma and had to face life-altering choices. Joan candidly shares her life-long resolve to conquer her adversity to realize her dreams. After 60 years and 22 surgeries, she reflects on her incredibly beautiful life.

07/15/2019 | Expired 07/15/2021

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PBS Short Film Festival

Joan

7/15/2019 | 6m 59sVideo has Closed Captions

From a young age, Joan always dreamed of a big family and a place by the ocean. By the age of 20, she was diagnosed with sarcoma and had to face life-altering choices. Joan candidly shares her life-long resolve to conquer her adversity to realize her dreams. After 60 years and 22 surgeries, she reflects on her incredibly beautiful life.

07/15/2019 | Expired 07/15/2021

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