For those of us that watched Michael J. Fox’s TV series and many movies as they were made, watching this documentary is like seeing a window into his life.

The movie takes the narrative of his career, life, and how he handled, and is dealing with, Parkinson’s disease by weaving interview footage with scenes from his career. The effect was very good, but must have presented a challenge for the editor.

This isn’t a “woe is me” story but rather an honest examination of his situation. Doing so helps the viewer increase their understanding of a disease that may be unfamiliar. I found his approach to be inspiring as he goes through therapy to mitigate the effects of the disease instead of insisting that nothing is wrong or refusing to accept help.

While not lighthearted like many of his movies and TV shows, I think this is one of his works that shouldn’t be missed. Take the time to see it.