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Independent Lens S24E13 — Matter of Mind: My ALS
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Matter of Mind: My ALS

8.6/10 · 8 votesMay 1, 202385 min

Ranked #2 of 14 in Season 24•+1.2 vs season avg

Discussion

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.

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Cast6

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Edie Falco

Edie Falco

Host

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

America Ferrera

America Ferrera

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"Matter of Mind: My ALS" is episode 13 of Independent Lens season 24. It scored 8.6/10 from 8 votes, ranking #2 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on May 1, 2023.