Six Weeks
"Alone in a hospital room, one teenager stares at a diagnosis of cancer through a camera lens. This documentary is what stared back."
Released just last year. Six Weeks is a documentary film. directed by Jacob Joseph Held. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jacob Joseph Held, Jack Deasy, and Max Macoll
Synopsis
When Jacob is diagnosed with cancer that requires him to have a bone marrow transplant and isolate in a hospital room for six weeks, he has a choice to make: he can let his own anxiety and loneliness eat him up inside, or he can try and create something out of this experience. Seeing as how cancer is already trying to eat him, he decides to make a film - this film. Exploring friendship, loneliness, fear, banality and the unexpected humour in the situation, this is an honest and surprising documentary that poses the question: how does adversity affect creativity?
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $300
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Six Weeks about?
When Jacob is diagnosed with cancer that requires him to have a bone marrow transplant and isolate in a hospital room for six weeks, he has a choice to make: he can let his own anxiety and loneline...
Who directed Six Weeks?
Six Weeks was directed by Jacob Joseph Held.
How long is Six Weeks?
Six Weeks has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Six Weeks released?
Six Weeks was released on January 1, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Six Weeks?
The main cast of Six Weeks includes Jacob Joseph Held, Jack Deasy, Max Macoll.