Matter of Mind: My ALS
Three people with ALS confront complex choices in this intimate exploration.
About the Documentary
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neuromuscular disease with an average survival time of 2-5 years from diagnosis. In this intimate exploration, three people with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, bravely face different paths as they live with this progressively debilitating illness.
The Filmmakers
Anna Moot-Levin
Anna Moot-Levin is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, producer, and editor with a passion for stories about health and healthcare. Her debut documentary, The Providers, aired on PBS’s Independent Lens in 2019. She is also an associate producer of the Academy Award-winning documentary Inside Job (2010). She is based in Brooklyn.
Laura Green
Laura Green is an award-winning documentary director and editor based in San Francisco. Her debut documentary, The Providers, aired on Independent Lens in 2019. She edited When I Write It, which premiered at Tribeca in 2020, and the IDA award-nominated web-series The F-Word. She is an assistant professor at San Francisco State University.
David Alvarado
David Alvarado is an award-winning filmmaker with a passion for science, philosophy, and human rights. He is the son of a Mexican immigrant, and although a high school dropout, his pursuit of filmmaking and love of science helped him find a passion that changed his life. He lives in New York City, making films about science to help build a better world.
Jason Sussberg
Jason Sussberg is a documentary filmmaker focusing on the AH! (art and humanity) in STEM. Past life: motion graphic designer; sports television producer with the San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors; and community college film instructor. Present life: documentary filmmaker at Structure Films.
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