Mr. Connolly Has ALS

Mr. Connolly Has ALS (2017)

May 23rd, 20170h 32min

Documentary
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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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