Bearing witness: Luke Melchior |
| | | Luke Melchior jokes that at least he doesn't have to watch his cholesterol intake. Already, at 26, he has lived longer than most people with Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive wasting of the muscles. Knowing his life will be relatively short has made Luke feel an urgency about making a lasting contribution. He lives independently, with the help of three homecare workers, runs a web-based business selling outdoor gear, and is a passionate advocate for the rights of the disabled. This film is a candid portrait of a year in Luke's life. Though his illness may set him apart, he is essentially a young man like so many others: concerned with making his way in the world, being as independent as possible and finding a girlfriend.
| Add to Cart | | | | DVD | Luke Melchior DVD | £29.00 |  | |
| Specifications | | Product Code | 251 | | Formats | DVD | | Duration | 51 minutes | | Country of Origin | Canada | | Key Stages | 3, 4, 5 | | Subject | PSHE | | Year | 2003 |
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