Aphasia / written and directed by Jim Gloster ; produced by Tonya Bludsworth, Chuck Bludsworth, and Jim Gloster ; produced in association with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences.
Carl McIntyre, Chandler McIntyre, Tonya Bludsworth. Originally produced in 2010. "A true story"--At head of title. "Hope is a four letter word"--Container. Special features: extensive interviews with renowned speech pathologist Dr. Nancy Helm-Estabrooks; interview with Denise Caignon, Carl's speech pathologist; deleted scenes; behind the scenes documentaries.
Summary:
Aphasia is the heartfelt true story of actor Carl McIntyre, who, after suffering a massive stroke at age 44 and losing his ability to read, write, and talk, struggles against overwhelming odds to redefine his life.
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