The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off (2004)

The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off (2004) poster

A year ago, 36-year-old Jonny Kennedy died. He had a terrible genetic condition called Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) - which meant that his skin literally fell off at the slightest touch, leaving his body covered in agonizing sores and leading to a final fight against skin cancer. In his last months Jonny decided to work with filmmaker Patrick Collerton to document his life and death, and the result was a film, first broadcast in March, that was an uplifting, confounding and provocatively humorous story of a singular man. Not shying away from the grim reality of EB, the film was also a celebration of a life lived to the full.

Director: Patrick Collerton
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Nick Fenton, Sue Giovanni
Production: Channel 4 Television, Yipp Films Ltd
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Patrick Collerton
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off about?
A year ago, 36-year-old Jonny Kennedy died. He had a terrible genetic condition called Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) - which meant that his skin literally fell off at the slightest touch, leaving his body covered in agonizing sores and leading to a final fight against skin cancer. In his last months Jonny decided to work with filmmaker Patrick Collerton to document his life and death, and the result was a film, first broadcast in March, that was an uplifting, confounding and provocatively humorous story of a singular man. Not shying away from the grim reality of EB, the film was also a celebration of a life lived to the full.
Who directed The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off?
The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off was directed by Patrick Collerton.
Who stars in The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off?
The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off stars Jonny Kennedy.
How long is The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off?
The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off?
The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off produced?
The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off was produced in United Kingdom.