Written by Marketing Intern Alejandra Quinones
“Direct your power. YOU have the power to stop breast cancer” is the slogan of the new Lifetime Original film “Five”. Since 1994, Lifetime Television has been promoting awareness and activism around the issue of breast cancer. They have been dedicated to informing their viewers of the severity of breast cancer, and this year is no different. On October 10th, they presented the film “Five”, an anthology of five interrelated stories that depicts the effects breast cancer can have not only on the victim, but on everyone in their life as well.
The film has top tier talent both in front of and behind the camera. Jennifer Aniston, Patty Jenkins, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore and Penelope Spheeris each directed one of the films. The cast of the film has some acclaimed actors that include, Patricia Clarkson, Rosario Dawson and Jeanne Tripplehorn. The producers of the film include Aniston and Kristin Hahn, Marta Kauffman and Paula Wagner.
The films’ inception began when Susan G. Komen for the Cure approached producer Kristin Hahn with the idea of a story that mixes the tragedy of breast cancer with the humor of life. The idea is to inform how tragic this cancer is, and to inspire hope that we have the power to find a cure. From there, the production team gathered writers to brainstorm ideas and decided the story would be most effective it was split into segments. Lifetime found the film so appealing, they signed on to it as soon as possible.
The film has garnered positive reviews, all saying that though the subject matter is wrenching, the tone is not only an emotional uplift, but a reminder that everyone has the power to support finding a cure.
“Five” will be playing on Lifetime all through Breast Cancer Awareness month, but if you miss it, you can also be catch it online at mylifetime.com
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