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201879 minPG-13documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Turning Point

201879 minPG-13documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The film details the development and testing of a potential drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

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The film details the development and testing of a potential drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

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James Keach

James Keachdirector

James Keach

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Ed Markey

Neil deGrasse Tyson

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A deep dive into the process of developing and testing one potential drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

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