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201375 minPGdocumentary

Alive & Well

201375 minPGdocumentary

Seven individuals confront the realities of living with Huntington's Disease, including a mother caring for her symptomatic 6-year-old son.

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Seven individuals confront the realities of living with Huntington's Disease, including a mother caring for her symptomatic 6-year-old son.

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A mother cares for her symptomatic six-year-old son while managing the challenges of Huntington's Disease. "Alive & Well" follows seven individuals grappling with this hereditary illness. Among them is a young woman contemplating starting a family and a drummer from a major country music band. A former NBC News journalist advocates for awareness, while a renowned scientist pursues a cure. The film presents their stories of perseverance amid the realities of living with a chronic condition.

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