Here's Johnny - New Multiple Sclerosis Documentary
Wednesday February 18, 2009
"Here's Johnny" is a documentary on the story of Johnny Hicklenton's fight against multiple sclerosis. Hicklenton is an graphic novelist who found a way to use his art to cope with multiple sclerosis.
A film company called Animal Monday followed Hicklenton for 5 years and created a one-hour documentary about his life. Here a quote from Johnny (as reported by the MS Society in the UK):
"Drawing is my walking now," Johnny says. "I can't wait to get a piece of paper and a pen now because I am in control. I haven't got MS when you're looking at my pictures, in fact I haven't got it when I'm drawing them either."
The film has won two Grierson Awards and is shown in various venues. If anyone has seen the film, please let us know what you thought in the comments. Also, let us know what you do to cope and escape from MS.
A film company called Animal Monday followed Hicklenton for 5 years and created a one-hour documentary about his life. Here a quote from Johnny (as reported by the MS Society in the UK):
"Drawing is my walking now," Johnny says. "I can't wait to get a piece of paper and a pen now because I am in control. I haven't got MS when you're looking at my pictures, in fact I haven't got it when I'm drawing them either."
The film has won two Grierson Awards and is shown in various venues. If anyone has seen the film, please let us know what you thought in the comments. Also, let us know what you do to cope and escape from MS.
Hi,
i watched it this morning, my review can be read on http://www.mstrust.org.uk/interactive/babymsme/2009/turns-the-love-to-anger/
But all in all I really enjoyed it, it is hard to watch, but well worth it!
/Hellie
Hello
Here’s Johnny is back on More4, Tuesday 26th May, More4 11.10pm!
If you didn’t get to see it before !!
Louise
Hi. I watched this last night and i really enjoyed it, well worth watching especially if you have ms like myself.
Julie
Here’s Johnny has been nominated by ch4 for a Cultural Diversity Network award, voting is on the broadcast now website from the 5th November, Johnny is really poorly at the moment, and we’re sure winning this award, will make him feel a little bit better!
I will post a direct link for voting on the 5th!! Please spread the word!!