Johnny Physical Lives

A young man battling leukemia draws incredible strength from the rock n' roll in his blood.

2015•22m•3.0/10

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This heart-rending love letter from one brother to another uses animation to mythologize Jonathan's fantasy life as punk singer Johnny Physical. After being hit on the head with a beer bottle, Jonathan was dealt a devastating diagnosis—and escape into rock star Johnny's sex, drugs and rock ‘n' roll lifestyle becomes a vital source of energy as he fights for his life

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