SHAKEN: Journey into the Mind of a Parkinson’s Patient, 30 minutes, 2007 (Documentary)
A film by Deborah Fryer ’81
PANELIST
Screening:
Sunday, 1:45 p.m.
Paul Schroder graduated at the top of his class in
electrical engineering, and then was
diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. After a decade of being
on medication and growing increasingly debilitated, he decides that radical brain surgery is
preferable to sitting on the couch like a vegetable for the rest of his life.
While Paul lies awake on the operating table, doctors implant electrodes in his
brain and a neurostimulation device underneath his collarbone. The results of
this electrifying surgery are mysterious, miraculous and bittersweet.
Filmmaker Bio:
Deborah Fryer '81, founder of Lila Films, wrote, produced, directed, shot and edited SHAKEN: Journey Into the Mind of a Parkinson's Patient, a documentary detailing the life of an electrical engineer diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease. Winner of several awards including Best Documentary in the Scinema Science Film Festival in Australia, Best Short Documentary at New York City's VisionFest, Best Documentary Short at the Annapolis Film Festival, and the Accolade's Humanitarian Award. SHAKEN is currently airing on public television stations across the country.
