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"COMA" is a feature length documentary film that was produced and directed by Liz Garbus and Moxie Firecracker Films for HBO Documentary Films. The film follows the recovery process of four patients at the world renowned extended care recovery facility JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute  in New Jersey.  It presents an unprecedented in-depth look at the rehabilitation process for more than a year with access to the patients, families, and caretakers.

The outreach effort is a cooperative process with the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) , the nation's leading non-profit advocacy group and information clearing house for traumatic brain injury patients and families. Our primary goal is to support the recovery process of patients and families and the professional development of TBI caregivers through film screenings. We believe that our film provides an honest and accurate case study of the recovery process and will foster constructive dialogue about many issues surrounding recovery. BIAA is also using the film in conjunction with their efforts on Capitol Hill, providing copies to Members of Congress and other decision makers so they can see beyond the statistics and better understand the life changing impact that TBI has on families.