Mama/M.A.M.A.

Overview

Mama/M.A.M.A. delves into the unsettling world of Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy, where a mother intentionally endangers her child to garner sympathy and medical attention. Filmed over three years across two continents, this thought-provoking documentary critically examines the complexities surrounding the diagnosis. Through the lens of three ordinary families, it explores their harrowing experiences with accusations of Munchausen's, revealing the profound emotional and social ramifications of such allegations. The film challenges viewers to reconsider the validity of the diagnosis and the impact it has on those caught in its web.