SummaryA black-humored cliffhanger of romance, guerrilla science and the redefinition of time, So Much So Fast unfolds like a nonfiction novel. Stephen Heywood finds out he has ALS. His brother Jamie becomes obsessed with finding a cure. And the woman who's falling in love with Stephen has a decision to make. (Balcony Releasing)
Directed By:Steven Ascher, Jeanne Jordan
Written By:Steven Ascher, Jeanne Jordan
So Much So Fast
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It is harrowing, heartbreaking, cheering, and unforgettable.
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So Much So Fast (spanning five years) elegantly presents both a critique and a celebration of American optimism.
80
The film is no maudlin pity-fest: It's an absorbing account of fraternal love and obsession, as Stephen's brother assembles a "guerrilla science" foundation to find a cure when no one else will.
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Access and affection, which can fog the lens of the documaker, are precisely what make So Much So Fast so moving and engaging.
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Never becomes maudlin. Rather, it retains an upbeat air of hope, and even humor, as two brave men battle fate.
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Offers an unflinching look at the effects of a terminal diagnosis, not just on the victim, but on everyone around him.
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The movie captures the way scientists sometimes make breakthroughs simply by attempting the impossible.
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Production Company:
- West City Films
- BBC Storyville
- TV2 Danmark
- WGBH
- ZDF/Arte
Release Date:Oct 11, 2006
Duration:1 h 27 m
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Awards
Boston Independent Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Utah Film Critics Association Awards
• 1 Nomination
