Just Like You - Burns is a short documentary that follows three young burn survivors as they share what it’s really like to heal—not just physically, but socially and emotionally—after a burn injury.
Through honest, age-appropriate storytelling, the film helps viewers better understand the challenges burn survivors face when returning to school, work, and everyday life. It is designed to reduce fear, build empathy, and create space for more compassionate conversations among peers, educators, healthcare providers, and families.
The film emerged in response to a real need identified by a child life specialist working closely with burn survivors: patients needed a tool that could help others understand their experience and support a smoother return to daily life. Three young girls—including Caroline, a burn survivor herself—stepped forward to share their stories, helping create a resource that could support others facing similar journeys.
What began as a single project quickly demonstrated its impact. The film received international recognition and became the foundation for Just Like You Films, a nonprofit dedicated to using storytelling to foster empathy, inclusion, and understanding across schools, healthcare settings, workplaces, and communities.
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Who This Film Is For
This film is often used by:
• Educators preparing students to welcome a peer returning after injury
• Healthcare providers supporting patient and family education
• Wellness and HR teams building empathy and inclusive cultures
• Families and individuals seeking understanding and connection
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Interested in Going Further?
Many viewers want to do more after watching—whether that’s starting a conversation, supporting a group, or bringing this story into a classroom, workplace, healthcare system, or nonprofit setting.
The Empathy Engine™, created by Just Like You Films, builds on films like this by pairing storytelling with guided conversation and action. It is designed for group experiences that help people move from understanding to meaningful change.
If you’re interested in using this film in a group or organizational setting, we’d love to connect.
Learn more about the Empathy Engine™ →
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Copyright & Usage Notice
© Just Like You Films. All rights reserved.
This film is licensed for individual, personal viewing only.
Public screenings, classroom use, workplace showings, community events, or any form of group viewing are not permitted under this license.
For educational, organizational, or institutional use—including screenings, facilitated discussions, or extended access—please contact Just Like You Films directly.