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Spirit Unforgettable

Spirit Unforgettable

When music, friendship and courage is the only medicine left.

2016•1h 26m
Documentary

With the early onset of Alzheimer's at 52, John Mann, front man for Canadian Celtic rock band Spirit of the West, confronts the reality that he's losing grasp of the poetic and political lyrics he shared with millions.

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Little Kingdom Productions, Project 10 Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

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