Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
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?
- Released: 2023-01-20
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Genre: Documentaries
- Stars: Michael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan
- Director: Davis Guggenheim
Comments
- interactbiz - 14 January 2024
Interesting and touching
A touching story of a man who initially struggled to find success in the entertainment world. He achieved it beyond his dreams, grew beyond the risky behavior that affects many young people, and matured into a distinguished adult.
The story seamlessly joins old photos, videos, and excerpts from Fox's movies and television, along with recreations and current footage.
Parkinson's Disease changed the lives of Fox and his family. But the actor focused on conquering the disease. CBS News credits him with raising awareness and funding over $2 billion worth of research.
The program illustrates how Michael J. Fox succeeded in the entertainment business, but more importantly, facing difficult challenges, it shows how he has succeeded in life. - fostermarkluis - 18 September 2023
Brilliant biopic
The BTTF franchise was part of my early adulthood. I still remember going to the first movie in 1985 and enjoying it completely. I never really watched any of Fox's earlier work, but I may look into it having now seen this doc.
This documentary is a terrific look at the ascent and the amazing long ride of this talented actor. His honesty about his disease and the way in which he discloses its horrible appearance in his life is compelling and chilling.
I was also quite impressed with the way that the director used old footage and intercuts of recreated backstory to fill out the entire production. (Honestly I was waiting for it to descend into some Hollywood wokeness, but it never went there. A refreshing change.)
A must see for anyone who has a Parkinson's patient in their lives. It is brilliant. - chris-pulleyn-1 - 9 July 2023
MJF !
If you are watching this it's because you want to know his story.
Been a fan of Michael J Fox since Back to the Future and Family Ties.
This is more a documentary than a film. That said the Editing is great. Made as a kind of life timeline in POV style but using stand in silhouettes and illustrated with clips and dialogue from all his movies in a new way (or at least a way i haven't really seen).
We follow Michael through his daily routine, then and now. From a floundering start to last 30 years and the hard journey for him AND his wife Tracey, who has been a star, giving up her career for their family and Michaels illness. A good yet sentimental watch.
