Matter of Mind: My ALS
Produced & Written by David Alvarado & Jason Sussberg of Structure Films. Broadcasts and streams on PBS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neuromuscular disease with an average survival time of 2-5 years from diagnosis. In this intimate exploration, three people with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, bravely face different paths as they live with this progressively debilitating illness.
Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s
Produced & Written by David Alvarado & Jason Sussberg of Structure Films. Broadcasts and streams on PBS
In Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s, three people navigate their lives with resourcefulness and determination in the face of a degenerative illness, Parkinson’s disease. An optician pursues deep brain stimulation surgery; a mother raising a pre-teen daughter becomes a boxing coach and an advocate for exercise; and a cartoonist contemplates how he will continue to draw as his motor control declines.
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s
Produced & Written by David Alvarado & Jason Sussberg of Structure Films. Broadcasts and streams on PBS
In Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s, is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s and how this progressive neurodegenerative disease transforms roles and relationships. Whether it's a partner caring for a loved one or an adult child shifting into being their parent's caregiver, these stories show how families evolve when a loved one is diagnosed.
Matter of Mind is a three-part documentary series focusing on neurodegenerative diseases. How to watch:
Matter of Mind is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.