THE EDUCATION OF DEE DEE RICKS

The Story of one woman’s mission to defeat cancer and help others do the same. After being diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing a double mastectomy, Dee Dee Ricks traded a hedge-fund career for philanthropy, raising money for a Harlem cancer clinic that treats underserved and uninsured patients. The film follows Ricks over a three year period as she battles her disease. struggles to raise $2.5 million for the clinic and reevaluates her purpose in life. Directed by Perri Peltz, original scoring by Michael Bacon. Airs Thursday, October 27th on HBO Documentaries.