I Am Breathing

2013

1h 13m

Documentary

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92%

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25 Reviews

82%

Audience Score

250+ Ratings

Filmmakers follow the decline and eventual death of Neil Platt, a 33-year-old Scottish architect diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

[An] unforgettably moving documentary.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 5, 2017

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

Because directors Emma Davie (Platt's widow) and Morag McKinnon spend little time explaining his medical condition, the video doesn't function as a case study.

Jan 30, 2014

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Eddie Cockrell

Variety

Emma Davie and Morag McKinnon deliver an achingly reflective look at the life of a man struggling with ALS.

Sep 17, 2013

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Heartbreaking and profound. You'll be balling your eyes out, unless you're made of stone.

Rated: 8.45/10

Sep 6, 2013

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Christopher Schobert

The Playlist

...I Am Breathing is not a documentary intended to induce sobbing. It is, instead, a film about dying that is stunningly alive, wildly optimistic, and always insightful and entertaining.

Rated: A-

Sep 5, 2013

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A moving portrait of a courageous young man with Lou Gehrig's Disease who seeks to make his death fruitful to others.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 5, 2013

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Audience Member

At first glance, I was expecting a fly on the wall documentary, consisting of general nonsense family banter. As the movie progressed I found myself watching a true hero. This guy never bleated or felt too sorry for himself. In fact throughout his illness people appeared to be acting with the same attitude towards Neil throughout. True companionship. Difficult to watch towards the end , as you might expect

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

A difficult documentary to endure, as it is the final days of a young person's life as they succumb to a terrible illness. I couldn't help but feel annoyed by some of the unfortunate man's decisions though, notably baring a child fully in the knowledge of the risks involved.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Brutal documentary about the last days of someone dying from Motor Neurones Disease. Incredible support from an extraordinary family

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

A devastatingly touching documentary highlighting the last months of Motor Neurone Disease sufferer Neil Platt. A real cry to more research and attention for MND. www.imnda.ie and www.mndscotland.org.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Director

Morag McKinnon

Director

Sigrid Jonsson Dyekjær

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Synopsis

Filmmakers follow the decline and eventual death of Neil Platt, a 33-year-old Scottish architect diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease.

Director: Emma Davie, Morag McKinnon
Producer: Noé Mendelle
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 13m