Monday, March 24, 2014

National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month || Movies and TV depicting MS


You can find several movies and television programs with include characters with MS or which address the challenges of those living with MS. Check out the list below:


MOVIES

A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story (1995 TV Movie)

Duet for One (1986)

Eden (1996)

Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement (2009 documentary)

Freak City (1999 TV Movie)

Go Now (1995)

Guru (2007)

Hilary and Jackie (1998)

In Sickness and in Health (1992 TV Movie)

Swim Lessons: The Nick Irons Story (2008 documentary)

When I Walk (2013 documentary)


TV

Chicago Hope (1996)
Episode: "The Stand" (features real-life MSer Richard Pryor).

Forever Knight (1995)
Episode: "Blind Faith"

Law & Order
Lead character, Rey Curtis, played by Benjamin Bratt, is married to an MSer.

West Wing 
Lead character, President Bartlett, played by Martin Sheen, hides MS, then comes out about his condition.