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A true story film about Dr. Frances Kelsey’s fight to stop a dangerous drug from entering the U.S. market.

• Mission: Telling the true story of Dr. Frances “Frankie” Kelsey’s heroic fight to prevent a dangerous drug from entering the U.S. market, highlighting the ongoing importance of transparency and accountability in healthcare.  
• Storytelling: Focuses on Dr. Kelsey’s courage and its impact on U.S. drug regulations, shedding light on an untold chapter of history that continues to shape public safety today.  
• Leadership: Led by a team with over 40 years of combined film industry experience, including award-winning professionals with backgrounds in Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning films.  
• Team Expertise: Backed by seasoned producers, including Ashley Bratcher and Lisa Bruce, whose previous projects include Academy Award-winning titles like The Theory of Everything and Darkest Hour.  
• Impact: The film seeks to inspire audiences through a powerful true story while reinforcing the importance of safeguarding public health.  
• Strategic Positioning: Positioned for success with a team that has extensive experience in bringing true stories to the screen, ensuring a high-quality production and distribution plan.

Pharma the Movie is a feature film based on the true story of Dr. Frances “Frankie” Kelsey, who fought against the approval of a dangerous drug in the U.S. during the 1960s.

Her courage in standing up to the pharmaceutical industry helped avert a national tragedy and shaped regulatory practices that protect people to this day.

This film will tell the untold story of her heroic efforts, highlighting the ongoing relevance of ensuring transparency and accountability in medicine.

Funds raised will be used for production, key talent acquisition, and marketing efforts.

Company Info

A true-story film project led by an experienced team with award-winning backgrounds.

Frankie’s Story, LLC is led by a team of seasoned professionals with over 40 years of combined experience in the film industry. Ashley Bratcher, an award-winning actress and producer, founded Simple Jane Films to focus on real-life stories that inspire. Lisa Bruce, a two-time Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning producer, brings her expertise from working on acclaimed films such as The Theory of Everything and Darkest Hour. Dori Zavala, a legal expert and screenwriter with 20 years of business law experience, completes the leadership team.

The team’s commitment to quality storytelling is backed by an impressive track record of producing box office hits and award-winning projects. Their passion for bringing true stories to the screen, coupled with their deep industry knowledge, positions the project for success. Investors will be part of a project driven by professionals who have worked on Academy Award-winning titles and have extensive experience in all aspects of filmmaking, from development to distribution.