The Inheritance (2014)
An intimate story of a courageous family
This haunting, personal film offers a firsthand perspective on the hereditary neurodegenerative Huntington’s Disease. The condition typically shows up in mid-adult life, and DNA testing has shown Wellington film editor and screenwriter Bridget Lyon is likely to fall prey. She and her husband, director Jeff McDonald, are forced to face the disease’s horrors head-on while watching her mother’s deterioration.
Director: Jeffrey McDonald
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Cast
- Bridget Lyon - Self / Narrator (voice)
- Deborah Eve Rea - Self
- Edward Wild - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Bridget Lyon
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
hereditary disease, huntington disease
More Films by Director: Jeffrey McDonald
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Inheritance about?
- This haunting, personal film offers a firsthand perspective on the hereditary neurodegenerative Huntington’s Disease. The condition typically shows up in mid-adult life, and DNA testing has shown Wellington film editor and screenwriter Bridget Lyon is likely to fall prey. She and her husband, director Jeff McDonald, are forced to face the disease’s horrors head-on while watching her mother’s deterioration.
- Who directed The Inheritance?
- The Inheritance was directed by Jeffrey McDonald.
- Who stars in The Inheritance?
- The Inheritance stars Bridget Lyon, Deborah Eve Rea, Edward Wild.
- How long is The Inheritance?
- The Inheritance has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Inheritance?
- The Inheritance is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Inheritance produced?
- The Inheritance was produced in New Zealand.