Louis Theroux: A Different Brain
2016, Film, 59 min, Documentary, English, United Kingdom, MoviePedia score 66
Following on from his recent look at alcoholism, the UK’s premier documentarian returns with another sensitive film, this time on living with a brain injury. Earl’s personality and interests have radically altered since he was involved in a car crash, while Dan – who sustained his injury in the late 90s – is desperate to live independently again. Elsewhere, Amanda is struggling to readjust to family life, and Natalie’s carers share her especially affecting story.
Directed by Jamie Pickup
Cast
- Louis Theroux as Self - Presenter
- Earl Linton as Self
- Yasmin Precious as Self - Earl Linton's Doctor
- Patricia Linton as Self - Earl Linton's Mother
- Ivan Pitman as Self - Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Daniel Park as Self
- Rob Barnard as Self
- Amanda as Self - Rob Barnard's Wife
- Oscar as Self - Son of Amanda and Rob Barnard
- Ollie as Self - Son of Amanda and Rob Barnard
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