Writing a movie is difficult enough. Imagine writing it from a wheelchair without the ability to speak or move. That’s the unbelievable truth of what Scott Lew did for his new film, Sexy Evil Genius.
In 2004, Lew was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), which has since left the writer a mute pentaplegic. (He can’t move his four limbs, neck or head) He’s forced to breathe with a ventilator and communicates with the help of an assistant, as well as an infrared dot on his forehead.
Despite living with ALS, screenwriter Scott Lew maintains his voice in the world through his scripts, giving added meaning to the expression "living to write.” Scott’s story is one of an indomitable spirit triumphing over tragedy.
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The Yogi Berra Of ALS
Difficult news can sometimes make us feel like our lives are over.
Diagnosed with ALS and given a short time to live, Ed Dobson reminds us that life isn't over yet and that we don't have to feel overwhelmed by the struggles we're facing today. Ed shows us that we don't know the future, and that things may turn out quite differently from what we expect.
Source: Ed's Story
Diagnosed with ALS and given a short time to live, Ed Dobson reminds us that life isn't over yet and that we don't have to feel overwhelmed by the struggles we're facing today. Ed shows us that we don't know the future, and that things may turn out quite differently from what we expect.
Source: Ed's Story
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