US filmmaker Robert Cochrane decided to turn the “gut punch” experience of his father’s Parkinson’s diagnosis into a chance to grow their relationship. He tells us how his acclaimed documentary series ‘Boys of Summer’ records their journey with the condition, while travelling to all the baseball parks in America Can you tell us about your documentary series ‘Boys of Summer’? ... read more
Source: Parkinson’s Life EUPublished on 2020-07-09By admin
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