Using Just His Eyes, Filmmaker Captures His Fight with ALS
From: ECN Magazine - 04/01/2016

"TransFatty Lives" captures Patrick O'Brien's rapid deterioration due to ALS
and the unexpected turns his life took over the next decade, including a
whirlwind relationship that led to the birth of his son, Sean, and his
eventual breakup with Sean's mother.

No longer able to speak or move, O'Brien finished the documentary by
communicating to his family and film collaborators Lasse Jarvi, Doug Pray and
others using a computer system that lets him type out words through eye
movements.

The film won the audience award for best documentary at last year's Tribeca
and Milan film festivals. It had a short theatrical release in New York and
Los Angeles, and is available for download on digital platforms. A screening
is slated for Sunday at the Showcase Cinemas in Revere, MA.

Read the entire article at:
http://www.ecnmag.com/news/2016/04/using-just-his-eyes-filmmaker-captures-his-fight-als

Links:
TransFatty Lives
http://transfattylives.com

Chelsea Jewish Foundation
http://www.chelseajewish.org

Leonard Florence Center for Living
http://www.chelseajewish.org/senior-living-and-short-term-rehabilitation/short-term-rehabilitation/short-term-rehabilitation-green-house-chelsea