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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie

Not an ordinary biographical documentary from Davis Guggenheim (Waiting For Superman) that has an affecting, genuine quality to it.  Definite not in a hagiographic vein given many obstacles that are detailed from trembling too bad falls from what is set in a quaint Big Apple home. 

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie has an incurable optimist dealing with an incurable disease (Parkinson’s) which he’s an advocate raising over two billion dollars since a diagnosis now past three decades.

The presentation with the Back To The Future actor telling his own story with Guggenheim in discourse wit no ‘talking heads’ has a stylish quality that goes well with an appealing, witty, self-effacing subject. 

The triumphs and travails of someone with such a busy professional and personal life (notably during the 80s/90s) adeptly filters old clips (including TV/film) with new creations and interesting flashbacks that may be like receiving a phone call, for example. 

The most rewarding sequences in this sharply edited non-functional account in a very manageable time is when Guggenheim lets the double-entendre of the moniker really take hold. 

In an amusing, but smartly observed way that boomer more telling and moving.  Especially when son Sam comments on a harsh plight and actress wife Tracy Pollan appears to help a trouble, yet determine man out of his stupor it’s include much therapy.  Family ties notwithstanding the beloved sitcom have really been Fox’s rock, really the secret to his success. 

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Release Date:   May 12, 2023
Released by:   Apple TV+
MPAA Rating:   Rated R for language.
Director:   Davis Guggenheim
Starring:   DOCUMENTARY

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