BET Her Presents: The Waiting Room

15min

Drama

In these two short films we will follow the lives of two women in a doctor's waiting room as they await to hear if they have breast cancer. Each short story will follow their journey after receiving the life changing diagnosis. All stories are written and directed by black women.

Episodes

Cast

The Story of Nadia

1. The Story of Nadia

13min

20th Oct 2019

Nadia's dream of motherhood is upended when she's diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.

The Story of Trinity

2. The Story of Trinity

13min

20th Oct 2019

When a mother's breast cancer returns, she decides to live life on her own terms.

The Ballad of Lexi Smith

3. The Ballad of Lexi Smith

13min

20th Oct 2019

While facing cancer for a second time, Lexi incorporates her real-life story into her comedy routine and finds an unexpected supporter along the way.

Bonded: The Story of Kendall

4. Bonded: The Story of Kendall

13min

20th Oct 2019

Kendall turns to her estranged mother for support as she battles an aggressive form of breast cancer.

First air date

20th Oct 2019

Last air date

8th Oct 2022

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks