The real Thumbelina.

Date:
2011
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Description

A documentary featuring Amelie who was born with Russell-Silver syndrome, a rare growth disorder. She has spinal problems which mean that she can't take the standard growth hormone drugs to help her growa little faster and her extremely low weight means that she is not strong enough to undergo spinal surgery. In desperation, her parents take her to Chicago to meet Dr Madeleine Harbison, an expert in the condition. Other people with the condition tell their stories, including 37-year-old Zillah who is only 4 foot 2 inches.

Publication/Creation

UK : ITV 1, 2011.

Physical description

1 DVD (60 min.) : sound, color, PAL

Contributors

Notes

Broadcast on 12 December, 2011.

Creator/production credits

Produced and directed by Barnaby Peel.

Copyright note

Wild Pictures Limited

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Where to find it

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