This documentary demonstrates exactly how to approach a film about dealing with illness. The filmmaker possesses undeniable talent, and his openness in considering both the challenges and benefits of living with Parkinson's Disease is truly remarkable and captivating. He draws upon his well-established Hollywood career as a foundation, sharing the ups and downs he’s experienced throughout his life. We see him from hi…

This film offers a remarkably insightful look at how a debilitating illness affects someone and transforms their existence. It brought to mind a friend who I know personally and who was diagnosed with the same condition. He eventually chose to undergo a particular surgical procedure involving implants, and it proved worthwhile because his severe tremors lessened considerably—enough for him to drive again, cycle a …

During the 1980s, Michael J. Fox became a major celebrity thanks to the popularity of Family Ties and films like “Back to the Future” (1985). It seemed he was constantly in demand, which mirrored how he had always lived his life. This constant activity meant that he never learned how to slow down, as the film’s title implies. In 1990, a medical diagnosis changed everything—he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, a…