Documentary
Salt In My Soul
Based on the bestselling posthumously published memoir, this documentary follows the journey of a young woman diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 3.
'Salt In My Soul' documentary sets on demand release
Based on the bestselling posthumously published memoir of the same name, Salt In My Soul is a documentary and classic coming of age story about a young woman figuring out how to live while dying. Mallory Smith was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of three.
Salt In My Soul
It would be easy, perhaps, for a film to downplay the effect of illness upon both the sufferer and their loved ones. With Salt in My Soul, director Will Battersby dodges this impulse by virtue of having made a documentary about a person who confronted the effects of her illness, as well as the death that, at a certain point in the disease’s trajectory, seemed to be the inevitable end point.
A Tribute to Mallory Smith
In his second documentary film, Will Battersby focuses his attention on Mallory Smith, who has suffered from cystic fibrosis in her short life. This is a genetic disease that produces mucus in the lungs and the damage caused by the infection progressively limits breathing ability, in addition to affecting the digestive system.
Salt In My Soul
This is an engaging reminder of the preciousness of life, the beauty of those who love us, and the power each of us has to help others. Thank you Mallory for leaving us with your legacy, the world is a better place for your struggles and triumphs.
Salt In My Soul | Will Battersby and Diane Shader Smith Interview [Exclusive]
After years of fighting cystic fibrosis, Mallory Smith succumbed to the disease at the age of twenty-five. However, she led a fulfilled life without regrets for more than twenty years as her story is chronicled in the inspirational documentary Salt in My Soul.
Following Films Podcast: Will Battersby and Diane Shader Smith on 'Salt In My Soul'
Based on the posthumously published bestselling memoir of the same name, the film takes you inside the mind of a young woman who tries to live a full life while dying. Mallory Smith was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of three. In her twenty five-year battle with the deadly disease, she carved out a life that most of us don’t come close to.
CCC speaks with film makers and advocates Will Battersby and Diana Shader Smith
Will and Diana are the driving force behind “Salt In My Soul” but is ultimately Mallory’s story. Based on her book of the same name published posthumously in 2019, Mallory’s story is inspiring, heartbreaking and enlightening. It sheds light on new treatments for CF as well as advancements in the fight against “Superbugs” It is also the story of family, Diana is passionate about getting awareness out about these groundbreaking treatments so that other parents never have to experience the loss of a loved one.
Salt In My Soul - Director Will Battersby and Diane Shader Smith (Mallory's mom)
SALT IN MY SOUL is the story of a woman, Mallory Smith, wise beyond her years who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of three. In her twenty five-year battle with the deadly disease, Mallory carved out a life that most of us don’t come close to.