The Sickling

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The Sickling (2026)

Directed by Gabriel Badejo

“After a lifetime of pain, a man with sickle cell disease risks everything for a possible cure.”

Documentary · 1h 33m

After surviving a lifetime of debilitating pain caused by sickle cell disease, Gabriel Badejo takes the greatest risk of his life by undergoing an experimental stem cell transplant in hopes of a cure. The Sickling follows Gabriel’s emotional and physical journey as he confronts systemic racism in healthcare, painful memories of medical neglect, and the global realities of living with an often invisible disease. From Toronto to Nigeria, the film explores the intersections of illness, identity, family, and survival while uncovering the historical inequities that continue to shape sickle cell care worldwide. At its heart, The Sickling is a deeply personal story about healing, resilience, and the fight to reclaim a future once thought impossible.

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Cast

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Emanuel Ogbimi Young Gabriel
G
Gabriel Badejo Self
M
Modupe Okeowo Mom
S
Stephan Zmijak Doctor
D
Denver Donnelly Social Worker
D
Diana Warmé Teacher
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Evelyn Breitkreuz Schoolkid
B
Beatrice Cooper Schoolkid
M
Marcus Nelson Schoolkid
E
Eden Prazak Schoolkid

Crew

Director
Gabriel Badejo
Writer
Gabriel Badejo, Jordan Kawai
Original Music Composer
Adrian Bent
Editor
Jordan Kawai
Producer
Gabriel Badejo, Diana Warmé

Details

Release date
2026-10-03
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English