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Stand Up To Cancer Stand Up To Cancer
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Stand Up To Cancer is a groundbreaking movement backed by an innovative approach to cancer research aimed at ending cancer’s reign as a leading cause of death. We have the best and brightest minds on board, and are on the verge of unlocking the door in prevention, detection, treatment and even reversal of this national epidemic. The podcast features the short film, "Survivors," by Errol Morris.
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Survivors
Academy Award winning director Errol Morris gives us a poignant view into the cancer experience in this portrait of people from all walks - as they have been impacted by these diseases. Whether his subjects are patients in treatment or survivors, Errol reminds us that when we are touched by cancer, we are all survivors.
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Where the $ Goes
An animated short from director/animator Jim Cooper (creator of "Why We Fight," the popular viral video outlining the WGA's position during the Writers Strike). The voice over for the video is provided by Paul Rudd ("The 40 Year Old Virgin," "Knocked Up") and the score is provided by Mac McCaughan as Portastatic. "Where the Money Goes" provides a fun explanation of Stand Up To Cancer's groundbreaking funding model. With 100% of public donations going to landmark cancer research and Dream Team collaborations, Stand Up To Cancer is a revolutionary movement designed to end cancer's reign as the leading cause of death. A historic television event in support of the cause will simultaneously air commercial free on ABC, NBC, CBS, September 5th, 8PM EST & PST.