Award of Excellence – “CLAIRE – The Official Claire Wineland Documentary” (USA)

Title: CLAIRE – The Official Claire Wineland Documentary
Runtime: 39 min
Country: USA
Director: Nicholas Reed & Ryan Azevedo
Placement: Award of Excellence
Competition: September 30, 2019

Synopsis:  Claire Wineland has spent her 21 years battling cystic fibrosis — spending thousands of hours in hospitals, undergoing multiple surgeries and coming back to life after being pronounced dead. Despite this, she has become a beacon of light to millions, inspiring the world to find purpose in the face of adversity. In her own words, Claire shares her brave journey of facing unimaginable circumstances at a young age and how she became an advocate and activist for those living with a terminal illness.

“Live a life that you are proud of.” – Claire Wineland

Directed by Academy Award Winner Nicholas Reed & Ryan Azevedo