For Brian Wallach, the symptoms began with a tremor in his left hand – an unexpected development for a man of only 36. By that age he already was a veteran of the Obama White House, a Georgetown Law graduate and a former track athlete at Yale, where he got his undergraduate degree.
Within a few months, doctors confirmed the cause of that tremor, giving Wallach a devastating diagnosis: Als, a neurodegenerative disorder without cure. He had just become a father for the second time with his wife Sandra Abrevaya, but his medical team told him he would not live to see another year.
Brian Wallach and wife Sandra Abrevaya attend the ‘No Ordinary Campaign’ SXSW screening on March 12, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
That was 2017 and today Wallach has lived longer and accomplished far more than just about anyone could have predicted. His story, and how he, his wife, and their allies managed...
Within a few months, doctors confirmed the cause of that tremor, giving Wallach a devastating diagnosis: Als, a neurodegenerative disorder without cure. He had just become a father for the second time with his wife Sandra Abrevaya, but his medical team told him he would not live to see another year.
Brian Wallach and wife Sandra Abrevaya attend the ‘No Ordinary Campaign’ SXSW screening on March 12, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
That was 2017 and today Wallach has lived longer and accomplished far more than just about anyone could have predicted. His story, and how he, his wife, and their allies managed...
- 3/16/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
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Chicago – One of the most passionate documentaries at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival (Ciff) was “No Ordinary Campaign.” The story of Brian Wallach and wife Sandra Abrevaya, who decided to use their political acumen to make change when Brian was diagnosed with Als, was to bring the fight to Washington. Among the heavy hitters supporting the film are Executive Producer Katie Couric, Executive Producer Phil Rosenthal (“Somebody Feed Phil”), Illinois member of Congress Mike Quigley (who sponsored their legislation) and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
When Sandra Abrevaya met her future husband Brian Wallach while on the staff of Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, their future seemed exceedingly bright. But then Brian was was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and his prognosis was dim. It was time for the couple to use their knowledge to make change.
The films...
Chicago – One of the most passionate documentaries at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival (Ciff) was “No Ordinary Campaign.” The story of Brian Wallach and wife Sandra Abrevaya, who decided to use their political acumen to make change when Brian was diagnosed with Als, was to bring the fight to Washington. Among the heavy hitters supporting the film are Executive Producer Katie Couric, Executive Producer Phil Rosenthal (“Somebody Feed Phil”), Illinois member of Congress Mike Quigley (who sponsored their legislation) and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
When Sandra Abrevaya met her future husband Brian Wallach while on the staff of Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, their future seemed exceedingly bright. But then Brian was was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and his prognosis was dim. It was time for the couple to use their knowledge to make change.
The films...
- 10/26/2022
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – When Sandra Abrevaya met her future husband Brian Wallach while on the staff of Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, their future seemed exceedingly bright. But then Brian was was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and his prognosis was dim. It was time for the couple to use their knowledge to make change.
Their story is told in the new documentary ”No Ordinary Campaign” (USA), which premiered at and has one more special screening at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival (click title for details).
The films tells that Brian was given just six months to live, which inspired the couple’s expertise to create legislation to help other Als patients to gain access to new experimental drugs and disability benefits. Brian decided to become a face of the disease, recruiting other patients to become a founder of “I Am Als.” In the story of Brian and Sandra’s efforts to...
Their story is told in the new documentary ”No Ordinary Campaign” (USA), which premiered at and has one more special screening at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival (click title for details).
The films tells that Brian was given just six months to live, which inspired the couple’s expertise to create legislation to help other Als patients to gain access to new experimental drugs and disability benefits. Brian decided to become a face of the disease, recruiting other patients to become a founder of “I Am Als.” In the story of Brian and Sandra’s efforts to...
- 10/21/2022
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – The 58th Chicago International Film Festival (Ciff) is wrapping up on Sunday, October 23rd, but there is still a full weekend of events, including more Red Carpets, the Award Winners and the Best of the Fest screenings. For a sample of what to expect, Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com previews previews some upcoming films of the 58th Ciff.
58th Ciff Final Weekend: Capsule Reviews
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”Call Jane” (USA) – What was America like for women seeking abortions in 1968, five years before the now overturned Roe v Wade? It ranged from horrific dark corner procedures to sympathetic providers. The film highlights the Jane Collective, a society of Chicago women who banded together to steer women to safer abortion procedures. “Call Jane” is a fictional recreation of the Collective, centering on Joy (Elizabeth Banks), who after obtaining her safe abortion through Jane, becomes a participant advocate.
58th Ciff Final Weekend: Capsule Reviews
Click the title for tickets and details …
”Call Jane” (USA) – What was America like for women seeking abortions in 1968, five years before the now overturned Roe v Wade? It ranged from horrific dark corner procedures to sympathetic providers. The film highlights the Jane Collective, a society of Chicago women who banded together to steer women to safer abortion procedures. “Call Jane” is a fictional recreation of the Collective, centering on Joy (Elizabeth Banks), who after obtaining her safe abortion through Jane, becomes a participant advocate.
- 10/19/2022
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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