Michael J. Foxis opening up about his life in an all-encompassing new documentary.
“I’m a tough son of a bitch,” Fox, 61, says in the trailer.
Fox’s wife of almost 35 years,Tracy Pollan, also stars in the documentary, which includes documentary, archival and scripted elements.
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According to an official synopsis,Still"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."
“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.”
Director Davis Guggenheim, Tracy Pollan, and Michael J. Fox.Rick Kern/FilmMagic
Asked during a Q&A how he “mobilized” people to care about Parkinson’s, he responded: “I didn’t have a choice,” adding: “This is it. I have to give everything I have, and it’s not lip service. I show up and do the best I can.”
“Pity is a benign form of abuse. I can feel sorry for myself, but I don’t have time for that,” Fox added. “There is stuff to be learned from this, so let’s do that and move on.”
source: people.com
