![]() ![]() This was particularly important because of the lack of advanced disability services for people with cerebral palsy and the widespread stigmatization that they encountered at the time. ![]() Having seen this film on previous occasions, I felt that it merited a review since it not only portrays Christy’s struggle to overcome barriers but also the significant role that his family’s love and support played in helping him succeed. This week I watched the 1989 film My Left Foot, starring Daniel Day-Lewis as Christy Brown, who suffered from severe cerebral palsy but developed a unique ability to write and paint through the use of his left foot, eventually becoming an accomplished author and artist. ![]() Academy-award nominated My Left Foot (1989) garnered a best actor Oscar for Daniel Day-Lewis who portrays author and artist Christy Brown and a best supporting actress Oscar for Brenda Fricker who plays Christy’s mother. ![]()
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