Just Like You - Cancer is an award-winning short documentary that follows three young people living with cancer as they share what it’s really like to navigate illness—not just physically, but emotionally and socially.
Through honest, age-appropriate storytelling, Hope, Bryndon, and Carrie speak directly to the camera about hair loss, nausea, exhaustion, changes in weight, and increased vulnerability to illness. They explain these experiences with straightforward candor and even moments of humor, offering insight that only kids going through cancer themselves can provide.
The film helps viewers better understand the challenges young people with cancer face at school, at home, and in everyday life. It is designed to reduce fear, build empathy, and create space for more compassionate conversations among peers, educators, healthcare providers, and families.
What began as a single project quickly demonstrated its impact. By centering the voices of young people themselves, the film became part of a growing body of work dedicated to fostering understanding, inclusion, and empathy through storytelling.
WHO IS THIS FILM FOR
This film is often used by:
• Educators supporting students impacted by serious illness
• Healthcare providers engaged in patient and family education
• Wellness and HR teams building empathy and inclusive cultures
• Families and individuals seeking understanding and connection
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™ →
COPYRIGHT AND 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.