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The Boy Who Couldn’t Feel Pain
The Boy Who Couldn't Feel Pain is set in Grants, New Mexico and tells the fictional small-town legend of Chester, a street fighter who can't feel any pain. When Annie, a bowling alley employee who just moved into town challenges him for a fight, things begin to change.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the rare medical condition of congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP), focusing on individuals who cannot feel physical pain. It delves into the challenges, dangers, and unique perspectives of living without this fundamental human sensation, examining how it impacts daily life, relationships, and survival. The film questions the role of pain in human experience and adaptation.
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Fun Fact
Congenital insensitivity to pain is an extremely rare genetic disorder, with only a few hundred documented cases worldwide. Individuals with CIP often suffer severe injuries because they don't feel pain as a warning signal.
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