Dismissed: Sanofi-Supported Film Exposes Why Women with Hemophilia Go Undiagnosed
Dismissed premiered August 22nd at BDC, exposing decades of medical neglect that left women with bleeding disorders undiagnosed and untreated.
The Hidden Health Crisis
For generations, women with hemophilia have been ignored, misdiagnosed, or left untreated by healthcare systems that assumed bleeding disorders only affected men. This groundbreaking documentary reveals the devastating consequences of that assumption.
The film follows five women's journeys: 15-year-old Isabelle, who received rare early diagnosis and now advocates for others; a pregnant mother facing delivery without a treatment plan; a woman finally confronting hidden symptoms; another left partially paralyzed after doctors dismissed her concerns; and Dawn, NBDF's Chief Operating Officer and longtime advocate with mild hemophilia B.
After the BDC premiere screening, the women of Dismissed heard powerful personal stories from women whose experiences resonated with the film.
Real Stories, Real Impact
Believe Limited produced Dismissed with support with a contribution from Sanofi to challenge healthcare bias and drive systemic change. This documentary serves as both education and activism, proving that women's health concerns can no longer be dismissed.
Each story reveals how gender bias in medicine creates life-threatening gaps in care. The film doesn't just document problems—it demands solutions.
In The News
Dismissed has already garnered national press attention, appearing in AP News and over 200 outlets following its premiere. Coverage has praised the film’s groundbreaking focus on women with hemophilia and its potential to drive systemic change.
How to Watch
Dismissed is available for select community screenings and bleeding disorder community members. Healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, and communities can host screenings to spark local conversations about medical equity.
Visit our Screenings page to bring this vital story to your area. Access clips, stills, and educational resources to amplify the message that every woman's health matters.
Ready to challenge healthcare bias? Host a screening and join the movement for medical equity.
