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Boy in the Bubble (film)

"Boy in the Bubble" is a documentary that follows a teenager named David Vetter, who was born with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a rare condition that left him unable to fight infections. Due to this, he lived most of his life inside a sterile, plastic bubble to protect him from germs. The film explores his life, his family's dedication, and the medical challenges he faced, highlighting the emotional and ethical aspects of his condition. It sheds light on the advances in medical technology and the human story behind living with a rare immune deficiency.