Speeding through the stages of grief Namrata quickly
decides that what her industry did in the 80’s to raise
awareness of and support for Aids she could play a role in
doing for Breast Cancer. And thus, she began to write her
own story and chronicle her journey through all the stages
of diagnosis and treatment. Namrata is now a 2 year
survivor of breast cancer and her docudrama, 1 A Minute,
which draws its title from the alarming statistic that
worldwide, 1 woman dies from breast cancer every
69 seconds, will be released for Breast Cancer
Awareness Month on October 6th, 2010 in over 600
movie theatres nationwide.
The film opens with a live panel discussion via satellite
followed by the 90 minute docudrama. Narrator Kelly
McGillis is joined by Susan G. Komen for the Cure founder
Nancy G. Brinker, Olivia Newton-John, William and Daniel
Baldwin among a multitude of other women and celebrities
who share their personal stories of courage and support.
After watching the film’s trailer I asked Namrata how
she reconciles its two most profound and seemingly
conflicting messages; one of tragedy and fear, the other of
inspiration and hope. Her response, sung in a voice filled
with enthusiasm and joy rings out, “You have to!” And she
almost bubbles over in her urgency to tell me that the harsh
truth is cancer is terrifying but to, “Survive cancer is to
survive life.”
So what do you do in the face of the abyss? If you are
Namrata Singh Gujral, you reach out to others facing the
same unknown and give them the gift of knowledge,
partnership and hope. The mission statement of A
Distinctive Style Magazine is, in part, “…to bring
awareness, uplift and inspire… to help create a better life
now and for the future.” Who better for us to celebrate,
than a woman who is doing just that for so many.
For more information and details about the film visit:
www.uniglobeentertainment.com/1aminute
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