Movies and TvShows featuring "neurodegenerative-disorder" theme.

A young woman cares for her father who is suffering from a neurodegenerative disease. As she tries to find a good nursing home, she becomes involved in an affair with an unavailable friend.

Anindilyakwa man, Steve 'Bakala' Wurramara is afflicted with a profound hereditary neurodegenerative disorder. While modern medicine looks for answers, the stories of an ancient curse and black magic still permeate this remote Aboriginal community in far northern Australia. Bakala enlists the help of his daughter to search for a cure from the traditional bush medicines in the land, desperate to find an answer before she too is diagnosed. As his desperation grows and his disorder takes an ever greater hold, Bakala realises he must fight this ancient curse to unlock the secrets of his Ancestors.

In 'Do You Really Want to Know?', this documentary delves into the emotional and scientific journey of individuals and families grappling with Huntington's Disease, a neurodegenerative disorder without a cure. With a focus on genetic testing and reenactments, it sheds light on the challenges and decisions faced by those affected.

Getting Up: The TEMPT ONE Story is a documentary that follows the journey of TEMPT ONE, a graffiti artist from Los Angeles, as he fights against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Despite being paralyzed and locked-in, TEMPT ONE continues to create art through innovative DIY technology, becoming a symbol of hope for those affected by neurodegenerative disorders.