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When cancer takes up residence in her body, Kim responds with creativity

When Kim Thelen started chemotherapy for uterine cancer, she knew she would eventually lose the wavy, waist-long brown locks that had defined her appearance for decades. After her hair falls out, she struggles to cope with her changing body image, looking for positive and creative ways to deal with an incredibly challenging situation. When Kim decides to embrace her baldness, she begins to recognise new opportunities for creative expression.

Director: Sarah Berkovich

27 June 2014
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