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201583 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Life Stories Aging

TransFatty Lives

201583 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

A New York City DJ and filmmaker documents his life after an ALS diagnosis, facing a prognosis of 2 to 5 years.

Life Stories Aging

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Patrick O'Brien

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A New York City DJ and filmmaker documents his life after an ALS diagnosis, facing a prognosis of 2 to 5 years.

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TransFatty, a DJ and filmmaker from New York City, documents his life after receiving an ALS diagnosis. With a prognosis of two to five years, he uses his camera to capture daily experiences and interactions with family and friends. The film blends humor with the realities of living with the disease. Directed by Patrick O'Brien, TransFatty Lives runs for 83 minutes and was released in 2015.

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