Date of Award
Spring 5-2-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Film and Media Studies
First Advisor
Kelly Anderson
Second Advisor
Walis Johnson
Academic Program Adviser
Andrew Demirjian
Abstract
Six individuals. One diagnosis. In Out From Under, people living with endometriosis gather for an art-centered workshop. Through collage and conversation, they transform isolating medical experiences into paths of connection and collective healing.
Endometriosis affects approximately one in ten women of reproductive age, yet diagnosis is often delayed by nearly a decade. During this time, many suffer from debilitating symptoms without adequate care or accessible treatment. Out From Under explores the lived experience of endometriosis through the lens of socially engaged documentary filmmaking. Participants share their medical histories, emotions, and frustrations in a structured yet open environment designed for intimacy, care, and co-creation.
Recommended Citation
Edwards, Prisca, "Out From Under: Stories of Endometriosis" (2025). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/1395
Included in
Film Production Commons, Interactive Arts Commons, Interdisciplinary Arts and Media Commons, Women's Health Commons
