Me vs. My Breast is a short self
financed documentary produced by myself, the
goal of this film is to telling the hardship of living with
gynecomastia though the hearts and mind of those men. Now, 21 and a
Commerce student of the University of Toronto, like other millions
of men worldwide I experienced the first hand of always be
self-conscious as an result of this condition. In addition the film also explores the causes, myths,
treatments and its side-effect for this condition. Interviews
includes Dr. Frank Lista, one of the world renown gynecomastia
plastic surgeon, the current suffers Alex, Ian and Mat, and former
sufferer John who tell his first hand experience of life after
surgery.
As of today,
this film has being viewed worldwide in
60+ countries and growing!
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Director's Comment:
Although every effort were made to capture highest
quality of video, however the quality was of the videos were
somewhat disappointing since appropriate lighting were not present,
most due to the cost and size of the equipment. All scenes were shot using
Canon ZR40, except for the interview with John B. (Grandpa Bambu) and Dr. Lista which
were film on Canon XL2.
The
issue of women is a big theme in this documentary, it's
unfortunate, but its a real issue for those men effected, since
most of us are self-conscious and really shy when it comes to
approaching the opposite side of sex and I do feel it is
necessary to explore it in great detail.
In addition, I contacted Dr.
Fielding's office many times for a on-camera interview, and I
was told that he will get back to me himself, unfortunately he
has yet to response. In addition, I would like to thank the
following people for making this documentary possible:
Alex C. - as acting interviewee
First year arts student at Ontario College of Arts and Design.
Age: 18
Plot: Shy of approaching
women
Ian F. - Interviewee
Master student studying at the U of T, School of
Theology.
Age: 24
Has gynecomastia since age of 13
Quote: "It's hard enough to live
with this condition, I just want to be treated just like another
human being."
John
B. -
Interviewee
Suffered for over 30 years before having surgery with Dr. Craig
Fielding. Now he support other men thru a online forum on gynecomastia.org
Age:
41
Had gynecomastia from age of 10
Message: psychological pain and
daily stress (before and after photo)
Dr. Frank Lista
A world renown plastic surgeon that pioneer PAL and scariness
gynecomestia surgery, currently Dr. Lista is the medical director and
as well as the founder of the Plastic Surgery Clinic. Dr Lista is a board certified specialist in plastic surgery in
Canada and the United States. Throughout this documentary Dr. Lista shares his expert opinions on this condition and his
special surgical techniques that eliminate need of making
incision around the nipples.
Explores: causes, myth of
exercise. In addition to treatments of gynecomastia and its risk, as well as his special
surgical techniques (Eliminate Male Breasts).
Kate Beaton as girlfriend of
two and half years (unscripted)
1st year U of T student majoring in French
Age 19
Objective of the scene: to show
how uncomfortable and embarrassing can be for some men to talk
about gynocomastia even with their love ones.
Jack Chan
Volunteer camera assistance to many scenes throughout
the film. Currently, he is a four year business
and math student studying in Acadia University in
Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Also
special thanks to Jeff Brown for technical advice, Matt J. for
additional interview. In addition to the staff at the
University of Toronto, 89 Chestnut for permission to film on
location, especially to the Residence Dean, Josephine Mullally
and Dean's Assistance
Janelle Joseph.
Free
distribution rights worldwide for non-commercial and educational
purpose. Please share this film with someone who is
suffering from this condition.