Presented by Eli Lilly

Challenging Misperceptions of Disease in TV & Film

Mar 11, 2025

10:00am – 11:00am CT

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The entertainment industry has long shaped culture, yet TV and film continue to fall short in accurately representing chronic health conditions and disease. This panel discussion brings together experts from academia, pharma, and film to assess the current state of disease portrayal and explore ways to educate, guide, and encourage the industry toward more authentic and accurate storytelling.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

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Amanda Farrand

Imagine Entertainment

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photo of Lina Polimeni

Lina Polimeni

Eli Lilly and Company

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Stacy Smith

Annenberg Inclusion Initiative

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About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Track: Culture
Level: Beginner