Bridget Lyon, a film editor from Wellington, records her family's struggle with Huntington's disease while facing her own genetic risk.
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Bridget Lyon, a film editor from Wellington, records her family's struggle with Huntington's disease while facing her own genetic risk.
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Synopsis
Bridget Lyon, a film editor from Wellington, faces the looming threat of Huntington's disease, a hereditary neurodegenerative condition. As she watches her mother deteriorate, Lyon documents her family's struggle with the illness in "The Inheritance." Directed by Jeff McDonald, the film features interviews with experts like Charles Sabine and Michael R. Hayden, who discuss the challenges of living with and researching Huntington's disease. Premiering at the 2014 New Zealand International Film Festival, the documentary has garnered attention in New Zealand and Australia.
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Why Watch
- Meet Bridget Lyon and her family's story of Huntington's disease.
- See interviews with experts like Charles Sabine and Michael R. Hayden.
- Find out about Huntington's disease research and advocacy efforts.
Did You Know
- The Inheritance premiered at the 2014 New Zealand International Film Festival.
- Bridget Lyon is the writer of the film and shares her family's story.
- The film features interviews with four prominent figures in Huntington's disease research.
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Who directed The Inheritance?
Jeffrey McDonald directed The Inheritance.
What is the duration of The Inheritance?
The Inheritance has a duration of 70 minutes.
Where did The Inheritance premiere?
The Inheritance premiered at the 2014 New Zealand International Film Festival.
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