Michael J. Fox is one of the most loved actors in Hollywood. In the ’80s, he was on top of the world thanks to projects like Family Ties and the Back to the Future franchise until everything came crashing down. The actor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991. And he didn’t let that keep him down.
On May 12th, Fox is going to tell his story, his way in the documentary Still on Apple TV+.
The film, which incorporates documentary, archival and scripted elements, recounts Fox’s extraordinary story in his own words – the improbable tale of an undersized kid from a Canadian army base who rose to the heights of stardom in 1980s Hollywood. The account of Fox’s public life, full of nostalgic thrills and cinematic gloss, unspools alongside his never-before-seen private journey, including the years that followed his diagnosis, at 29, with Parkinson’s disease. Intimate and honest, and produced with unprecedented access to Fox and his family, the film chronicles Fox’s personal and professional triumphs and travails, and explores what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. With a mix of adventure and romance, comedy and drama, watching the film feels like … well, like a Michael J. Fox movie.
This documentary looks like it is a must-watch. I know I will not only be watching as a fan but also as a daughter who lost her father to the disease. Fox has done a lot for Parkinson’s research, and for that, I thank him! I also thank him for being someone to look up to, even if he is not the tallest actor in show business.
