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The Wounds Within: An Endometriosis Story

After 25 years, one woman spends $800 dollars on an MRI to uncover the cause of her pain and infertility. The MRI reveals her pelvis is a greeting card for Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. Conception: never a possibility. The uterus: damaged beyond repair.

Endometriosis is frequently under-recognized, misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and often goes untreated for years. Affecting at least 1 in 10 girls, women, transgender, and gender diverse people, Endometriosis still requires an average of 6 to 10 years for proper diagnosis in Canada.

"The Wounds Within: An Endometriosis Story" follows the filmmaker’s journey of attaining diagnosis and treatment after 25 years—a journey that ended with infertility and changed the course of her future. From the first signs that something was wrong, to finally receiving proper surgical care, the film explores the physical and emotional toll and aftermath of a disease that ravages the body and alters life plans.

  • Lora Brovold
    Director
  • Lora Brovold
    Writer
  • Katrina Beatty
    Producer
    Before I Change My Mind (2022)
  • Lora Brovold
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    51 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 29, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    90,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony FX6
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • NorthwestFest
    Edmonton
    Canada
    May 15, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection; Best Alberta Documentary; Top 5 Fave (1st place)
Director Biography - Lora Brovold

Lora is a versatile artist with multiple Sterling Award nominations for her work as an actor and producer. She is also an educator, arts administrator, and emerging director and filmmaker. Her directorial credits include Fiji (Shatter Glass Theatre) and Tell Us What Happened (Assistant Director, Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre). Lora comes to filmmaking via her storytelling experience in theatre and has appeared on stages across Canada. Lora is passionate about the creation of new work, having workshopped countless new plays, taking them from first draft to closing night.

Lora’s producer highlights include Effie’s Burning (Peregrine Theatre) and Fetch (Interloper Theatre), both earning her Sterling Award nominations for Best Actor and Outstanding New Play. She produced three short films under Epic Bedlam Productions: 6 Feet Apart, Pandemic Dating (co-writer/co-director), and For You Margaret (writer/performer). Lora’s most significant accomplishment to date is her documentary, "The Wounds Within: An Endometriosis Story," which she produced, wrote, and directed.

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