I saw this movie for the second time this evening. The first time I saw it I was unaware of my own orphan disease. Now, a few years later, and I have a diagnosis (not ALS) and am more disabled than ever.
This movie is so real. That's what struck me the most. It depicts the change from healthy adult to a person who has to struggle to do the simplest things. The loss of independence, freedom, having to plan before venturing out, needing caregivers.
What I liked about it was it's reality. What I admired was the Estess family. Each actor portrayed the subtleties of a loved ones struggling to help and deal with their own feelings. This movie really covered the entire picture extremely well. It's rare to find one that does, for any illness.
If you have any disability, particularly if you became disabled after being perfectly healthy as a young adult, I highly recommend this movie.
Follow up on Jenifer's story at Project ALS online here:- http://www.alscenter.org/news/press/031217.cfm
This movie is so real. That's what struck me the most. It depicts the change from healthy adult to a person who has to struggle to do the simplest things. The loss of independence, freedom, having to plan before venturing out, needing caregivers.
What I liked about it was it's reality. What I admired was the Estess family. Each actor portrayed the subtleties of a loved ones struggling to help and deal with their own feelings. This movie really covered the entire picture extremely well. It's rare to find one that does, for any illness.
If you have any disability, particularly if you became disabled after being perfectly healthy as a young adult, I highly recommend this movie.
Follow up on Jenifer's story at Project ALS online here:- http://www.alscenter.org/news/press/031217.cfm