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Chronically Locked Down

by Charli Whatley, United Kingdom

Tapping into a shared empathy, Charli Whatley talks about the parallel between lockdown and how her life already was due to chronic illness ME/CFS.

16 Comments for “Chronically Locked Down”

  • Aaron says:

    Such an important message told by such talented people.

  • Sal says:

    Beautifully simple, creative way Charli has found to explain an illness so outside our experience and understanding.

  • Mike lumley says:

    Powerful, moving snapshot of a subject we are barely aware off. Must see and share.

  • Emma says:

    Beautiful, as someone with a chronic illness this captures everything I want to say, and a lot that I could never put into words.

  • Amelia says:

    An empathetic eye opener – thank you Charli!

  • Sara says:

    Absolutely beautiful and peaceful! Strong and intense to make us think and appreciate life everyday!

  • Cezza says:

    To of known such a beautiful , talented , special , strong, creative and wise lady as charli here, all my life .
    Is something I will cherish for the whole of my life. If I could make such a powerful film as this about her , it would break the world record for the best film ever made. Her message here is even bigger then that. That is saying something!

  • Matthew says:

    Beautiful short film with a story thats powerfully told. Can’t wait to see more from Charli.

  • Aimee says:

    Very impactful and so well put together.

  • Naomi says:

    Such a powerful film with an important message.

  • Shuta says:

    Beautifully strong. Strongly beautiful.

  • Mohsin says:

    Absolutely loved this – such powerful filmmaking

  • Bluebell says:

    An important, powerful and beautiful short film to watch.

  • Callum says:

    Very impactful and beautifully told. A really important subject.

  • Jane Neale says:

    Well done Charli for sharing such a difficult and personal topic. The film is beautifully made with a very appropriate soundtrack.

  • Manuela says:

    Powerful and beautiful

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