Still

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The Apple film about Michael J Fox and his Parkinson's situation.  My Dad wanted me to see it about two years ago and I'm too cheap to buy Apple TV just to watch a movie.  But, this weekend apple is gifting everyone access to Apple TV to try and drum up interest in their television product.  Which must not be doing to well if they're offering a preview weekend.  Anyway it was a nice opportunity to finally see the show.

I didn't particularly find the story sharing anything new about Michael j fox.  Instead, it went highlighted the length MJF went to hide the disease and the coping mechanisms used.  Whether it be taking off medication, escaping or going on a bender.  Not a lot of information about the MJF foundation or the research gains his foundation has made possible.

What touched me most were parts when MJF was discussing his father.  Letting MJF go to Hollywood, keeping MJF grounded on visits home and the death of his Dad.  

Interesting to hear of lengths MJF went to conceal his condition and finally making it public.  The clips of TV shows and movies demonstrated the efforts made to soldier on without bringing attention to the challenges he faces but the signs are there.  

Towards the end of the show, MJF is pretty far along with PD and has a case of the shakes, the mask, the movement issues...  The most touching part of the film was when MJF and his son are talking staring out at the beach and MJF is shaking quite a bit and his son takes his hand and holds it until MJF settles down.

   

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