Mr. Connolly Has ALS (2017)
• May 23rd, 2017 • 0h 32min
Documentary
Overview
A high school principal is embraced by his community as he continues to lead the school, despite rapidly losing his ability to walk and speak due to the debilitating effects of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
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