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States of Grace

Country: USA, Language: English, 74 mins

  • Director: Helen Cohen; Mark Lipman
  • Writer: Helen Cohen; Mark Lipman
  • Producer: Helen Cohen; Mark Lipman

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Dr. Grace Dammann, whose heroic service to others was once honored by the Dalai Lama, co-founded the first HIV/AIDS clinic for people in need in San Francisco and signed over 1,000 death certificates. Later, an horrific accident befell her on the Golden Gate Bridge and changed her life forever.

This riveting and inspiring documentary follows Grace, her partner Fu, and their daughter, as she struggles to regain her life after a 48-day coma resulted in numerous surgeries and significant ongoing injuries to her shattered body. Facing considerable disability whilst retaining all of her cognitive skills, Grace tries her best to remain positive throughout her recovery, but the physical limitations wear her patience thin, despite her Buddhism. Grace is convinced she will overcome and one day resume her work in the medical field.

In this honest and moving film, we witness the challenges to both caregiver and care receiver as they face triumphs and setbacks in a journey of loss, resilience, hope and renewal.


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