In this new award-winning documentary film, Neil Platt ponders the last months of his life. Within a year, he goes from being a healthy young father to becoming completely paralysed from the neck down.
Knowing he only has a few months left to live, and while he still has the ability to speak, Neil puts together a letter and memory box for his baby son Oscar.
Neil faces Motor Neurone Disease with incredible humour and honesty, determined to share this last stage of his life through a blog. With his posts forming the film’s narration, I Am Breathing tries to listen to Neil as he asks ‘what makes us human?’.
The film will be introduced by a friend of Neil Platt.
This screening is part of the worldwide premiere of I Am Breathing taking place on MND Global Awareness Day. It will be one of the few opportunities to view the film in London.
Directors: Emma Davie & Morag McKinnon. Running time: 1h 13m.
“Intimate documentary examining a normal-but-remarkable man and wife’s handling of his fatal disease ranks among the year’s most moving films.”
The Hollywood Reporter
“Always candid, and sometimes surprisingly funny, Davie and McKinnon’s film is touching, but never maudlin.” Basil Tsiokos
Doors open 18.30; screening begins 19.30. Refreshments will be available in our licenced cafe/bar.
Tickets & pricing
Buy tickets online at www.eventbrite.co.uk.
Tickets are £7, with proceeds going to the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
