The Outcasts

Produced, directed and edited by Michael Wolcott. The Outcasts was filmed in 2019 and has been broadcast throughout America on Public Television in 2020 as part of the Life on the Line series. The film was made in cooperation with Mound City Films.

For women in Chad, having a vesicovaginal fistula not only means they lose control of their urine, but often their husbands leave them and they’re ostracized by their family and community. But there can be hope. Watch as Falmata strives for a meaningful life after being healed from a fistula, Rebecca searches for a cure after living with a fistula for 20 years, and Dr. Danae Netteburg works to heal these women.

Running From Dizzy

Produced by Sanctum Films, Running From Dizzy is a short documentary focusing on living with a vestibular disorder and running.

Mavuto: The Forgotten Women

Produced, directed and edited by Michael Wolcott. This film was broadcast throughout America on Public Television as part of the Life on the Line series. The film was made in cooperation with Mound City Films.

A heartbreaking film about the devastating impact of cervical cancer. Malawi has the highest rate of cervical cancer in the world. For many women, like 30-year-old Alice, the diagnosis is a death sentence. With limited access to the HPV vaccine, no radiation treatment for cancer anywhere in the country, and lack of screenings, this preventable disease has become a deadly health crisis. While Alice is fighting for her life, a nurse and an ex-pat doctor are giving their all to fight this disease and comfort those who are dying.

Mirror

This short documentary film looks at the work and creation process of portrait and fine art photographer Stephan Barrett. We see him take big concepts like fatherhood, relationships and change, and attempt to convey these notions visually. Ultimately in an attempt to create art that can act as a mirror. Allowing us to look within ourselves in the hope that we can understand those around us better.

Neuro NICU

A short film highlighting the Neuro Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

San Bernardino Strong

A scene from from the documentary San Bernardino Strong from the television series Life on the Line. Michael Wolcott was a co-director, editor, and camera person on this film.

50th Anniversary of LLUMC Hospital Towers

Part one of a four part series of short documentaries used to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the hospital towers at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Michael Wolcott was the series producer, director and editor.