Mr. Connolly Has ALS

2017 | 32 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Mr. Connolly Has ALS
  • Overview

    A high school principal is embraced by his community as he continues to lead the school, despite rapidly losing his ability to walk and speak due to the debilitating effects of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

  • Release Date

    23 May 2017

  • DirectingDan Habib
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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