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STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

2023-01-20 Documentary 1hr 35m

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?

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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
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 35m
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    8.1
  • Production
    Concordia Studio

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Cast

Danny Irizarry

Danny Irizarry

Little Michael
Miles J. Meacham

Miles J. Meacham

Little Michael #1
Kai Kreinman

Kai Kreinman

Little Michael #2
Sherry Klassen

Sherry Klassen

Michael's Mom
David Diamond

David Diamond

Candy Store Owner
Mike Kus

Mike Kus

Teamster #1
Shayn Walker

Shayn Walker

Teamster #2
Jason Calder

Jason Calder

Teamster #3
Angela Galanopoulos

Angela Galanopoulos

Neighbor Woman
Donna Lysell

Donna Lysell

Barbara Walters
Zachary Coumont

Zachary Coumont

Michael Head Shaving
Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald

Michael's Bodyguard
Paul Killeen

Paul Killeen

Robert Redford
Bradley Reid

Bradley Reid

Toddler Mike
Bradley Peters

Bradley Peters

Woody Harrelson
Chad Sayn

Chad Sayn

Stunt Coordinator
Ivan Pecum

Ivan Pecum

Michael Stunt Double
Rick Pearce

Rick Pearce

Michael's Dad Stunt Double
Jason Calder

Jason Calder

Stunt Teamster #3
Liam Raymond Dib

Liam Raymond Dib

Photo Double

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STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

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A Review by Brent_Marchant 8

Written by Brent_Marchant on 2023-05-15

In the 1980s, actor Michael J. Fox burst onto the entertainment scene as one of the decade’s mega-stars with the success of his hit TV show ... read more

In the 1980s, actor Michael J. Fox burst onto the entertainment scene as one of the decade’s mega-stars with the success of his hit TV show Family Ties and a string of popular movies, most notably the iconic sci-fi comedy, “Back to the Future” (1985). Before long, he was seemingly everywhere all at once, a fitting development for someone who had lived his life like that from the time he was a child. This frenetic pace of living had followed him for so long, in fact, that he never learned how to be, as this film’s title suggests, still. In 1990, however, he received a medical diagnosis that nearly stopped him in his tracks – he was discovered to be suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, an illness that usually strikes in old age, not someone on his late 20s. It forced him to take stock of himself and his life, though he tried desperately (and surprisingly successfully) to conceal it for years thereafter. His unwillingness to confront the truth about his condition continued a practice that he had been carrying out in other areas of his life for years, his hectic, distracted way of living keeping him in denial and, sadly, giving him a reason to drown himself in alcohol. But he couldn’t continue living that way forever as the disease began to take its course, his illness serving as a much-needed wake-up call to get real. Based on the title character’s writings, director Davis Guggenheim’s latest documentary feature tells the protagonist’s story using an inventive combination of archive footage, interviews with Fox, actor-based re-creations of incidents from his life and footage from his treatment sessions that candidly depict how far his condition has progressed. There are also a number of sequences in which his story is told through fittingly poignant clips from his movie and TV projects, ironically reminding us that art can indeed imitate life. All of these elements combine to present a compelling and touching story, although the film admittedly has some initial difficulty finding traction to tell it. Otherwise, though, “Still” offers an honest, insightful look into the life of a very public figure who has been fighting a very private battle and the effects that effort has had on shaping and evolving his professional, personal and philanthropic pursuits. Most of all, however, it shows us how we can identify what’s been missing from our lives and take steps to implement it, no matter how unusual the means may be for showing us the way.

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A Review by jjdanzig 10

Written by jjdanzig on 2023-06-05

An AMAZINGLY well done perspective of Parisians Disease as it impacts a person and changes their life forever. I related this film to a c... read more

An AMAZINGLY well done perspective of Parisians Disease as it impacts a person and changes their life forever. I related this film to a close personal friend diagnosed with the same disabling disease. Over the course of time he opted in for a special surgery that implants two devices in the body. This act, was worth the wait as his uncontrollable shaking attacks diminished enough he drives again, rode a 100 miles on his bicycle and ... well, lives as close to "normal" as people without the disease. I love Michael's approach allowing the crew to see exactly how this impacts his life. The inclusion of his growth on TV / Movies was a great addition. The amazing, most crazy part of all of this is his absolutely adoring family. His wife sticking through EVERY piece of his life as HE struggles with loosing all things he could do on his own. She's an amazing woman, a true Diamond of ladies that any person would want in their lives.

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-02-04

Now this is how you do a documentary about illness! Clearly this is a man with considerable skill in front of a camera, but his general deme... read more

Now this is how you do a documentary about illness! Clearly this is a man with considerable skill in front of a camera, but his general demeanour and willingness to reflect on the drawbacks and positives of his Parkinson's Disease is revelatory and engaging. Using his highly successful Hollywood career as a bedrock, he shares the roller-coaster ride that has been his life. From his burger-fuelled bedsit, through "Family Ties" then his struggle to get film roles, his astonishing success and then to his discovery and disclosure of his illness. It's all presented candidly, amusingly and by a fellow who has steadfastly refused to be beaten. Frequently looking a bit bruised and battered after a fall, and unafraid to illustrate the effects on his mobility and speech, he uses his celebrity status to fundraise for better research into this debilitating brain disease - but he does it without whining. He appreciates he's had a great life - he's a wealthy man with a wife of 30-odd years and four children whom he clearly adores. So many of the documentaries we see nowadays are presented by people who take a camera phone and just use it as an excuse for an highly personal rant. This man has taken the time to construct - from his own book - a narrative that structures how his own (pretty constant) physiotherapy, his dependence on medication and the love of his family give him continuing strength to combat his own demons, sure, but also to put things into a perspective and that I found sad, but actually quite heart-warming. My one complaint is the interviews he does with director Davis Guggenheim. Couldn't he have given himself a microphone? He does rather mumble. Anyone else think MJF now looks a bit like Mark Hamill?

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A Review by Brent Marchant

In the 1980s, actor Michael J. Fox burst onto the entertainment scene as one of the decade’s mega-stars with the success of his hit TV show Family Ties and a string of popular movies, most notably the iconic sci-fi comedy, “Back to the Futu...

reviewer avatar

A Review by Brent_Marchant 8

Written by Brent_Marchant on 2023-05-15

In the 1980s, actor Michael J. Fox burst onto the entertainment scene as one of the decade’s mega-stars with the success of his hit TV show Family Ties and a string of popular movies, most notably the...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by jjdanzig 10

Written by jjdanzig on 2023-06-05

An AMAZINGLY well done perspective of Parisians Disease as it impacts a person and changes their life forever. I related this film to a close personal friend diagnosed with the same disabling disea...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-02-04

Now this is how you do a documentary about illness! Clearly this is a man with considerable skill in front of a camera, but his general demeanour and willingness to reflect on the drawbacks and positi...

read more