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STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
2023 95 min United States of America R 18+
★8.3
Documentary
Director: Davis Guggenheim
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Description
A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s—only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. What happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease?
Starring
Michael J. Fox
Actor
Davis Guggenheim
Actor
Tracy Pollan
Actor
Awards
Won 4 Primetime Emmys. 47 wins & 41 nominations total
Key opinion
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a critically acclaimed documentary that offers an intimate, candid look at the actor's life and his battle with Parkinson's disease. By blending archival footage with structured personal narrative, the film succeeds in presenting an honest, non-pitying portrait of resilience and optimism.
| Theme | The documentary provides a deeply honest and non-sentimental look at the reality of living with Parkinson's disease. | |
| Editing | The seamless blending of archival clips, reenactments, and personal interviews creates a cohesive and engaging biographical narrative. | |
| Adaptation | The film effectively leverages the subject’s iconic filmography to provide ironic and meaningful context to his personal life story. | |
| Runtime | The brisk runtime and tight pacing make the viewing experience feel concise, leaving the audience wanting more. | |
| Direction | The technical presentation of the interviews is polarized: while the editing is praised, the physical impact of Parkinson's on the subject's speech makes his narration difficult to understand for some viewers. |