About the Film
As seen on Discovery Health, “Blood Detectives” is an hour-long documentary that details the secrets and mysteries of human blood and the highly specialized medical professionals—hematologists—who unravel these medical mysteries to save lives. The film dives deeply into the lives of patients who are affected by some of the most common, and sometimes deadliest, blood disorders, from six-year-old Ezra, who suffers from severe life-threatening anemia, to Rebecca, the young mother whose life and that of her baby are at risk because of a disorder that causes dangerous blood clots. This hour-long show follows the best in the field as they race against time to find treatments for conditions, from leukemia to bleeding disorders and more.
About the Filmmaker
Joseph Lovett is an award-winning documentary producer and director. Focusing on social issues and health, Mr. Lovett has produced more than 30 hours of prime-time television specials in the past 19 years. Past films and shows include: “In A New Light,” an annual broadcast of AIDS education and outreach specials using Hollywood celebrity performances to showcase the real stories of people dealing with different aspects of the AIDS epidemic; “State of Denial,” a feature film on AIDS in South Africa that aired on PBS's “P.O.V.”; “Cancer: Evolution to Revolution” (HBO), a film about cancer that was honored with the Peabody Award, the Christopher Award, an Emmy nomination, and numerous awards from cancer advocacy organizations; “Fat
Like Me” (ABC), a show about childhood obesity; “Coming Home” (Hallmark Channel), a film about forgiveness; and “Three Sisters” (HB0). In 2006, Mr. Lovett executive-produced “Too Hot NOT to Handle” (HBO), about global warming.