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Independent Lens Season 24 Episode 13
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neuromuscular disease with an average survival time of 2-5 years from diagnosis. In this intimate exploration, three people with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, bravely face different paths as they live with this progressively debilitating illness.
Serie: Independent Lens
Episode Title: Matter of Mind: My ALS
Air Date: 2023-05-01
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