“Take Care of Maya,” the new feature documentary on Netflix spotlighting medical world instances of families being falsely accused of child abuse, is meant to be the “beginning of the conversation” about a harrowing topic that remains misunderstood to many people, director Henry Roosevelt told TheWrap.
“There’s rarely an hour that goes by that we’re not getting a tweet, direct message, email, phone call or letter. It really shows you how widespread this problem is and how many people are experiencing something similar,” producer Caitlin Keating said. “People are saying that they saw themselves in this film in some way and the response has been overwhelming.”
The sometimes hard-to-watch documentary delves into the heartbreaking case of now 17-year-old Maya Kowalski, who was kept at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for three months in 2016 against her will because doctors blamed her parents of “medical child abuse.”
At age...
“There’s rarely an hour that goes by that we’re not getting a tweet, direct message, email, phone call or letter. It really shows you how widespread this problem is and how many people are experiencing something similar,” producer Caitlin Keating said. “People are saying that they saw themselves in this film in some way and the response has been overwhelming.”
The sometimes hard-to-watch documentary delves into the heartbreaking case of now 17-year-old Maya Kowalski, who was kept at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for three months in 2016 against her will because doctors blamed her parents of “medical child abuse.”
At age...
- 7/15/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Beata Kowalski was a determined and resilient woman who fought tirelessly for her daughter Maya’s health. She had a loving and supportive relationship with her husband, Jack, and their family life revolved around their children. However, their lives took a tragic turn when their daughter Maya’s health condition deteriorated in 2015, and she was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Despite facing numerous challenges, Beata remained steadfast in her commitment to finding the best possible treatment for her daughter. She had always been the pillar of strength in Maya’s life, reassuring and encouraging her through all of the challenging situations. However, unfortunately, her efforts were overshadowed by accusations of child abuse, leading to the heartbreaking separation of Beata from her beloved daughter.
Spoilers Ahead
What Was Beata’s Role In Maya Kowalski’s Treatment?
The Kowalski family was from Venice, Florida. Jack Kowalski worked as a firefighter while his wife,...
Spoilers Ahead
What Was Beata’s Role In Maya Kowalski’s Treatment?
The Kowalski family was from Venice, Florida. Jack Kowalski worked as a firefighter while his wife,...
- 6/19/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
There are medical nightmares, and there are legal nightmares. The story at the heart of Take Care of Maya encompasses both. The new Netflix documentary, premiering June 19, presents a damning account of how a sort of hospital-run child abuse/Cps mill allegedly destroyed one family in slow motion, keeping a sick girl from her parents until one of her parents could no longer take it. Like most documentaries, this one will play differently if you haven’t been following the real-life story, so continue reading with caution if you value the element of surprise.
- 6/19/2023
- by Chris Vognar
- Rollingstone.com
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