Movie Description
The Sickling
(2026)Overview
After surviving a lifetime of debilitating pain caused by sickle cell disease, Gabriel Badejo takes the greatest risk of his life by undergoing an experimental stem cell transplant in hopes of a cure. The Sickling follows Gabriel’s emotional and physical journey as he confronts systemic racism in healthcare, painful memories of medical neglect, and the global realities of living with an often invisible disease. From Toronto to Nigeria, the film explores the intersections of illness, identity, family, and survival while uncovering the historical inequities that continue to shape sickle cell care worldwide. At its heart, The Sickling is a deeply personal story about healing, resilience, and the fight to reclaim a future once thought impossible.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gabriel Badejo
- Producer : Gabriel Badejo,Diana Warmé
- Writer : Gabriel Badejo,Jordan Kawai
- Editor : Jordan Kawai
- Cast : Emanuel Ogbimi,Gabriel Badejo,Modupe Okeowo,Stephan Zmijak,Denver Donnelly,Diana Warmé,Evelyn Breitkreuz,Beatrice Cooper,Marcus Nelson,Eden Prazak
Cast
Young Gabriel
Self
Mom
Doctor
Social Worker
Teacher
Schoolkid
Schoolkid
Schoolkid
Schoolkid
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Facts
Original TitleThe Sickling
Status Released
Release Information
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2026-10-03
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 33m
Homepagehttps://thesickling.com/
Genres
- Documentary
