A Glimpse of Hope in a Diagnosis of Parkinson's The Toronto bound film "Onwards and Sideways" is more than just another movie about people living with Parkinson's disease.
It humanizes a condition often met with fear, misunderstanding, and pity by showcasing the humor, emotion, challenge, and courage that comes with confronting this diagnosis.
The movie follows Tony Evans, a primary school deputy head, and Emma Dretzin, a musician and single mother of two daughters, as they grapple with their lives after receiving a Parkinson's diagnosis.