
An intimate story of a courageous family
This haunting, personal film offers a firsthand perspective on the hereditary neurodegenerative Huntington’s Disease. The condition typically shows up in mid-adult life, and DNA testing has shown Wellington film editor and screenwriter Bridget Lyon is likely to fall prey. She and her husband, director Jeff McDonald, are forced to face the disease’s horrors head-on while watching her mother’s deterioration.
The film's tagline is: "An intimate story of a courageous family"
The runtime is 70 minutes (1h 10m).
The film was directed by Jeffrey McDonald.
The screenplay was written by Bridget Lyon.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt3841670.

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The Inheritance
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English
New Zealand