Independent Lens
Matter of Mind: My Parkinson's
Three individuals–a political cartoonist, a mother turned boxing coach, and an optician–navigate their lives with resourcefulness and determination in the face of Parkinson’s disease.
My Father, My Brother, and Me
Correspondent Dave Iverson sets out on a personal journey to understand Parkinson's disorder, which affects one million Americans.
- Series
- Frontline
- Premiere Date
- February 3, 2009
- Length
- 60 minutes
- Funding Initiative
- Series and Special Projects
Producer
David Iverson
Producer
Michael Schwarz
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The Film
In My Father, My Brother and Me, correspondent Dave Iverson sets out on a personal journey to understand a disease that affects one million Americans, including members of his family. Along the way, Iverson explores the possible causes of Parkinson's, the ongoing search for a cure and the continuing controversy over embryonic stem cell science and speaks with actor Michael J. Fox about his experience living with this common neurological condition.
