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Covid-19 Survivor Diaries Documentary Film Series
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In an attempt to document this moment in history through the eyes of Covid-19 survivors, Jacob and Morgana accidentally uncover a growing shadow pandemic, Long Covid. In their journey to all 50 states in America, they interview patients with ongoing symptoms — many of whom are diagnosed with mysterious illnesses post-Covid — and experts on the front lines in a quest for answers.
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COVID-19 Survivor Diaries
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Unmasking the shadow pandemic
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The First Wave: When Everything Changed | Covid-19 Survivor Diaries Episode 1
When Covid-19 starts spreading in New York City in 2020 it feels like deja vu for Jacob and Morgana who lived through the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014. After losing their jobs due to the pandemic, they pick up their cameras and begin documenting the stories of Covid-19 survivors starting a journey that will change the trajectory of their lives forever.
Long Covid: Our Shadow Pandemic | Covid-19 Survivor Diaries Episode 2
On the first leg of their journey across America, Jacob and Morgana meet Emily, Chris, and Ryan whose Covid-related symptoms have not gone away months after contracting the virus. They speak with Diana Berrent, the founder of Survivor Corps, about the latest research on the new patient-coined term for these ongoing symptoms, “Long Covid.”
Navajo Nation: Inside the Epicenter | Covid-19 Survivor Diaries Episode 3
Jacob and Morgana drive into the heart of the Navajo Nation to meet with survivors in the epicenter of the Covid-19 outbreak on the reservation.
Dysautonomia: Autonomic Dysfunction | Covid-19 Survivor Diaries Episode 4
Jacob and Morgana interview a Covid-19 survivor diagnosed with dysautonomia and talk with a POTS specialist at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Chung, about why Covid-19 survivors might be experiencing autonomic nervous system dysfunction long after their initial Covid-19 infection.
Alaska: Searching for Answers | Covid-19 Survivor Diaries Episode 5
Jacob and Morgana trade their rig for van life to interview a Covid-19 survivor in Alaska who has been searching for answers to Covid-related symptoms she's been dealing with for over 300 days. But, things don't all go according to plan.
Unvaccinated: Tough Decisions | Covid-19 Survivor Diaries Episode 6
For many, the decision to get or not get a Covid-19 vaccine is not easy. Inside one woman’s decision-making process and what it cost her.
Pregnancy: Covid Pregnancy Complications | Covid-19 Survivor Diaries Episode 7
Two women fight life and death after catching Covid-19 before giving birth.
Postpartum: Giving Birth After Covid | Covid-19 Survivor Diaries Episode 8
MaElena and Lea describe the aftermath of giving birth after testing positive for Covid-19 highlighting the possible complications of catching Covid-19 while pregnant.
Reactivation: Covid and tick-borne infections | Covid-19 Survivor Diaries Episode 9
Could reactivation of tick-borne infections cause "Long Covid" symptoms? Before catching the Covid-19 virus, Tayor was in remission from Lyme, Bartonella, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever — all tick-borne infections. COVID came into her body like a tornado and threw everything out of whack. Two years later, she finally discovered the root causes of her ongoing symptoms.
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Genre: Documentary Film Series
Production Year: 2020 - 2022
Country of Origin: United States of America
Episodes: 9
Runtime: 20 - 40 minutes per episode
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Meet the Team
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Morgana Wingard
With over 15 years of filming humanitarian stories around the world for UNICEF, USAID, CARE, MSF, and Michelle Obama, Morgana is a seasoned field producer, cameraman, and founder of Namuh Media, a storytelling agency specializing in social documentaries and branded films.
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Jacob Bester
Jaco is a South African commercial helicopter pilot and cameraman who has flown and filmed across the African continent including Liberia, South Sudan, DRC, Ivory Coast, Angola, Guinea, Mozambique, Botswana, and best of all — Antartica.
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Togo
Clearly the prettiest member of the team, Togo is along for the ride providing cuteness relief along the way.
