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Nelly The Snakeskin Woman

Nelly The Snakeskin Woman

MAR 23, 2017 · 45 MIN · DIR. LAURA LINTON

Documentary

At just 32 years old, Nelly Shaheen has defied odds to become the world's oldest known survivor of Harlequin Ichthyosis, a painful condition which causes her skin to grow ten times faster than normal.  In this heartfelt documentary, we follow Nelly as she battles to live a normal life in the face of extreme adversity.

Cast

  • Nelly Shaheen