Trailer | Matter of Mind: My ALS
Preview: Season 24 Episode 13 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Three people with ALS confront complex choices in this intimate exploration.
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.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Trailer | Matter of Mind: My ALS
Preview: Season 24 Episode 13 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
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.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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