I stumbled upon another Doc Club film and had to share! This unique film based a bit in the digital world and a lot in the real world. A personal journey for 23 year old Eva Markvoort as she courageously battles CF (Cystic Fibrosis), struggles with waiting for her donor pager to beep and bonds with CF friends over the internet. Knowing that someone must die in order for her to have a double-lung transplant, Eva allows us a glimpse into her world and the way she makes it through each and every day. “65_RedRoses” is sure to leave us all with a greater appreciation of life and the strength it takes to endure one’s own struggles. Take a peek at the trailer and let me know what you think.
65_RedRoses (trailer) from Kristin Cooney on Vimeo.
Hi, I’m one of the directors of 65_RedRoses – thanks so much for posting this! We are SO EXCITED that the film has been selected for Oprah’s Documentary Club! Oprah and her network as well as the wonderful Rosie O’Donnell are bringing much needed attention to documentary films. For more information about 65_RedRoses please visit http://www.65redroses.com
We LOVE documentaries and are so excited about OWN’s Doc Club bringing them to so many to enjoy. Everything we’ve seen about the film is great….can’t wait for it to air!
I think they should do a documentary on younger kids with cf my best friend has a 15 year old boy who has to struggle everyday with cf and on top of that he lost his dad it has been a battle for him but he is such a strong boy I think it would help parents who have younger kids better to cope with it maybe if they see a younger child who has to battle with it everyday and the fights the parents have to endure to make their kids take the treatments everyday that help them stay alive just a little bit longer.
I’ve been fortunate enough to see this film more than once and it moves me to tears, laughter and joy each time! Make sure you catch this on OWN, it deserves a big audience and you deserve to be a part of it, talk about it and share it!
Will do!
Saw this at HotDocs! Amazing film!
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This documentary brings to light the reality of what people with CF struggle with. Was able to catch this doc at a screening was thoroughly captivated by Eva’s spirit and resilience. The film itself was very succesful in engaging and enlightening the audience. Glad to see the organ donation movement bolstered by the success of this film.
This documentary is not to be missed. I came across 65_RedRoses when it was on CBC in Canada by accident when I was flipping channels one night. The program was about half-way through when I landed on it, but I could not stop watching. Later that night, the doc came on again and I was able to watch the full version.
I’m so happy that OWN has picked up this documentary as it will help spread Eva’s messages out to the world. Don’t miss this chance to see a wonderful documentary!
I have seen this documentary screened up in Canada, and have seen the subject of the documentary posted in advertisements on public transit in support of organ donation. A touching, motivating and remarkable film which everyone must inevitably watch.
Incredible film about a remarkable person. Can’t wait to see it on OWN and so glad that a whole new audience will have the opportunity to see it and learn from it, too.
So happy to see more being shared about 65_redroses. I have been following Eva’s story for a while now through her blog. I have yet to see the film and have been patiently and impatiently waiting to be blessed enough to view it. Eva was more than remarkable, her spirit is so captivating and beautiful. Her words, her thoughts, her experiences, and her unselfish glimpse into such a personal journey has given me strength, inspiration, and hope along my own CF journey. I cannot wait to watch this film on OWN and already my family is planning to make a night of it, with family and friends gathered to watch. I have shared Eva’s legacy that she has created amoungst my own supportive family and friends. From all of us who live with CF or care and love for someone with CF this film truly is a gift, Eva’s spirit will live on forever and continue to inspire, love, love, love 🙂
I’ve seen 65 Red Roses, and it is an amazing documentary!
It captures Eva’s story so well! All together a wonderful documentary! Make sure you see it for yourself if you haven’t already! So great that OWN has chosen 65 Red Roses to be shown on the network!
I was truly awed by watching 65 Red Roses – this wonderful documentary shows a beautiful young woman who tragically lost her fight with cystic fibrosis. Eva’s joy for every day, as well as her struggles simply to breath, were honestly portrayed. I am so glad it is going to be shown on the Oprah network.
65_RedRoses is a wonderful film. Eva’s grace through her stuggles with end-stage Cystic Fibrosis and her resiliancy through a very tough transplant recovery were amazing.
I have seen numerous people go through the similar struggle and fare much better health-wise and do great things for CF, organ donation and the community in general. None, however, to the extent that Eva did through this film, her blog, and her spirit.
Google “#4Eva”, “Reddy For a Cure”, “Longest Game For CF” or “Tandem Tour 2010” to find out about movements inspired by Eva.
I have just recently found out about Eva on Youtube. I am currently catching up through her blog and was wondering when this documentary is supposed to air on OWN? Thank you for any help you can provide.