AN INTIMATE LOOK AT THE REALITY OF LIVING with chronic pain (AND CARING FOR IT). told by those who lived it, and those left behind.
our STORY
ONE OF MANY is the personal, yet resonant story of Mike Wagner—a devoted dad and blue-collar worker whose life unraveled after a job accident and whose fate was sealed when the systems designed to help those like him didn’t. Unable to get the care he needed, Mike took his life on February 10, 2018. But he left behind more than memories. He left behind 697 privately recorded video diaries, found by his daughter, Brittany. Videos that document his fight to live a normal life, love for his kids, and his plea to be heard.
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Through our fiscal sponsor, People Can Do Better (a 501c3), tax-deductible donations to ONE OF MANY directly support our film rooted in equity, advocacy, and systemic change. Your contribution helps us finish and share a story that reframes chronic pain and caregiving—not just as a personal struggle, but as a public issue that demands awareness, empathy, and action. Thank you for your belief in us.
WANT TO INVEST?
We’re looking for partners who see the urgency—and opportunity—in bringing this story to life. While chronic pain is our lens, the film speaks to something bigger: how we treat invisible suffering and who gets left behind.
For our full pitch deck and business plan, please reach out.
WHY CARE?
1 in 5
U.S adults are affected by pain.
(CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION)
$100 BIL
is spent on pain annually—in lost work days, medical expenses, and other benefits.
(NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH)
PAIN >
causes more disability than cancer and heart disease combined.
(NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION)
