As we gather for the holidays, sharing a documentary about Lyme disease is a good way to explain the complexities of the disease to friends and family, and to help those about to begin the diagnostic and treatment process. Here are few films recommended by Lyme patient advocates. Photo: Open Eye Pictures
UNDER OUR SKIN (on Amazon Prime) Follow the lives of three people diagnosed with Lyme disease and learn about the science, politics, and controversy surrounding the disease. Watch it now >
THE RED RING (on Vimeo) Director Joonas Berghäll seeks a cure for his chronic Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, as he tries to explain why efforts aren't being made to stop the global epidemic. Watch it now >
YOUR LABS ARE NORMAL (on Vimeo) One woman’s struggle with chronic Lyme disease, a widely misunderstood and politicized illness that affects a half million Americans a year. Watch it now >
LYMELIGHT (on Vimeo) An inspirational story about Angeli VanLaanen, a top female freeskier, who struggles to overcome chronic Lyme disease. Watch it now >
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