Five years of Stephen Heywood's life are documented after he is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 29.
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Five years of Stephen Heywood's life are documented after he is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 29.
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Stephen Heywood, diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at 29, faces the challenges of his condition over five years. He marries Wendy, has a son, and rebuilds their home. His brother, Jamie Heywood, establishes the ALS Therapy Development Foundation to pursue a cure. The film captures the family's struggle with the disease and their frustration with drug companies neglecting ALS due to low profit potential.
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Why Watch
- Meet Stephen Heywood and his family.
- Follow Jamie Heywood's fight for ALS research.
- See the impact of ALS on daily life.
Did You Know
- Stephen Heywood was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 29.
- The film won the Audience Award at the Boston Independent Film Festival.
- Jamie Heywood created the ALS Therapy Development Foundation to find a cure.
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Who directed So Much So Fast?
So Much So Fast was directed by Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan.
What disease does Stephen Heywood have?
Stephen Heywood was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
What award did So Much So Fast win at the Boston Independent Film Festival?
So Much So Fast won the Audience Award at the Boston Independent Film Festival.
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