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22 shots
what is ms?
multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially debilitating disease in which your body's immune system eats away at the protective sheath (myelin) that covers your nerves. damage to myelin causes interference in the communication between your brain, spinal cord and other areas of your body. this condition may result in deterioration of the nerves themselves, a process that's not reversible.
symptoms vary widely, depending on the amount of damage and the nerves that are affected. people with severe cases of multiple sclerosis may lose the ability to walk or speak clearly. multiple sclerosis can be difficult to diagnose early in the course of the disease because symptoms often come and go — sometimes disappearing for months.
multiple sclerosis has no cure. however, treatments may help treat MS attacks, manage symptoms and reduce progress of the disease.
*for more information, please visit the mayo clinic website and the national ms society
project statement
22 shots is an abstract documentary that follows three regimented rotations of self administered injections for the preventative treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. fourteen of these shots are based on the artist’s current reality and immediate state of mind. eight of these shots are conceptually representative of the artist's own complex coping mechanisms.
22 shots was created to ultimately achieve a state of acceptance and power by surrendering control to fifteen collaborators.
artist statement
eve rounds was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in december of 2011. she began the preventative treatment witnessed on camera in december of 2012. despite her MS symptoms and treatment side effects, eve has continued her active lifestyle of running, motorcycle riding, socializing and creating.
thanks
to all of my collaborators. this would not have been possible without each and every one of them. their creative, technical and emotional support continues to keep me motivated.
sbird who is simply wonderful. she fills in every hole that needs filling. and then some.
howard for supporting silently and with pride.
my parents nick & neet who are always there for me. simple as that.
eric whose patience and design talents are infinite.
craig & virginia for listening and laughing with me always.
the rest of my family for being special people and loving me.
my dear friends who feel like family and keep me smiling and grounded. you know who you are.
erica my bff who does more than she knows every single fucking day.
ROTATION 1 credits
directors
sarah snow
kevin viol
tom mcgrath
thon lorenz
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editors
sarah snow
kevin viol
thon lorenz
composers & musicians
jake bartolone
gel set
virginia attaway
john szymanski
mymymy
sarah snow
ROTATION 2 credits
directors
scott smith & john fromstein
of fulton market films
sarah snow
tom mcgrath
gwynn fulcher
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editors
scott smith & john fromstein
of fulton market films
sarah snow
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composers & musicians
gwynn fulcher
crumbs off the table
gel set
my my my
congress of starlings
ed (john szymanski &
gwynn fulcher)
ROTATION 3 credits
directors
sarah snow
jessi southern
tom mcgrath
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editors
sarah snow
jessi southern
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composers & musicians
kat devlin & shannon brennan
virginia attaway
gusto & pony
artwork
john watson
22 questions credits
questions provided by tom blandford & erica cape
interviews conducted by erica cape
edited by eve rounds
