Documentary

It’s not until Sakaiyah sees footage of herself as a child that she realizes there is a story in how far she’s come.

It is estimated that 100,000 African Americans in the United States are living with sickle cell anemia, and yet, it continues to be an under-recognized, often misunderstood, and highly stigmatized health concern. My Cells are Red Bananas will follow Sakaiyah’s evolving understanding of her experience of sickle cell disease, from her time as a child to a now brilliant young woman.