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201280 minPGdocumentary

4.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Public Health Emergencies

Over My Dead Body

201280 minPGdocumentary

4.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

A Montreal dancer and choreographer awaits a lung transplant due to cystic fibrosis, a condition that has shaped his life and career.

Public Health Emergencies

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Brigitte Poupart

Synopsis

A Montreal dancer and choreographer awaits a lung transplant due to cystic fibrosis, a condition that has shaped his life and career.

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Brigitte Poupart

Brigitte Poupartdirector

Brigitte Poupart

Brigitte Poupartwriter

Dave St-Pierre

Dave St-Pierrecast

Brigitte Poupart

Brigitte Poupartcast

Francis Ducharme

Francis Ducharmecast

Synopsis

Dave St-Pierre, a dancer and choreographer from Montreal, faces a life-changing moment as he awaits a lung transplant due to cystic fibrosis. The film follows his experiences with this genetic condition, which has shaped his life and career. Through personal interviews and reflections, St-Pierre discusses his commitment to dance and the urgency of his health situation. Directed by Brigitte Poupart, the documentary runs for 80 minutes and presents a candid look at the challenges he encounters.

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