The C Word

Cancer: a word that strikes fear into many hearts. Yet, in her well-researched and wittily hopeful narrative, survivor Meghan O’Hara—an Oscar-nominated producer known for works like “Bowling for Columbine,” “Fahrenheit 9/11,” and “Sicko”—challenges our perception of this daunting illness. She advocates for a shift in perspective: it’s time to stop fearing cancer and start making cancer fear us. 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 everyday Western habits responsible for 70% of cancer fatalities, such as smoking, consuming processed foods, stress, exposure to pollutants, and inactivity. Narrated and executive produced by Morgan Freeman, “The C Word” offers a candid examination of our passive acceptance of cancer culture, introduces a dynamic group of individuals revolutionizing the fight, and highlights the resources we already possess to combat this formidable adversary. -TCFF database