Film

Hummingbird weaves together the incredible stories of five individuals with life-changing Rare Genetic Diseases. Their inspirational experiences and journeys are illuminated in this 30-minute documentary film, which combines cutting-edge scientific research with critical advocacy in one accessible, engaging package. With topics ranging from music therapy to bone marrow registries, to anti-sense oligonucleotides, Hummingbird is a uniquely comprehensive look at the experiences of those living with a Rare Genetic Disease, and what we can learn from them.

Adrien Rolet is a graduating Yale senior who uses his love for storytelling to explore the inner workings of scientific practice. Originally from the United Kingdom, he has spent the last six years making documentaries around the world on a range of subjects, from ecological conservation to vaccine denial. A Franke Undergraduate Fellow, he created Hummingbird as a joint thesis project in Molecular Biology and Film Studies.