Twitch (2014)
Twitch (2014)
A Personal Journey About Huntington’s Disease
Twitch follows 18-year-old Kristen Powers as she undergoes genetic testing for the disease that killed her mother. Huntington’s Disease (HD), a neurodegenerative brain disorder, destroys an individual’s ability to walk, talk, think, and reason, eventually leading to death. The film will chronicle the emotional, social and medical journey through this important test, as well as the impact it has on an individual’s future. Twitch explores the science with major Huntington’s Disease experts and activists who will provide deeper insight into the complexities and hopes buried in the disease. Huntington’s has great stigma surrounding it; solving its mystery could potentially lead to the cures of not only HD but also several other neurological illnesses such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimers and ALS. This documentary will highlight the pressures people, especially young adults, face when given the chance to be handed their medical fate.

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Cast

Kristen Powers Kristen Powers As: Kristen Powers
Nicola Jane Powers Nicola Jane Powers As: Kristen's Mother
Mary C. Edmondson, MD Mary C. Edmondson, MD As: Psychiatrist, Duke University
Ed Powers Ed Powers As: Kristen's Father
Nathaniel Powers Nathaniel Powers As: Kristen's Brother
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Storyline

Twitch follows 18-year-old Kristen Powers as she undergoes genetic testing for the disease that killed her mother. Huntington’s Disease (HD), a neurodegenerative brain disorder, destroys an individual’s ability to walk, talk, think, and reason, eventually leading to death. The film will chronicle the emotional, social and medical journey through this important test, as well as the impact it has on an individual’s future. Twitch explores the science with major Huntington’s Disease experts and activists who will provide deeper insight into the complexities and hopes buried in the disease. Huntington’s has great stigma surrounding it; solving its mystery could potentially lead to the cures of not only HD but also several other neurological illnesses such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimers and ALS. This documentary will highlight the pressures people, especially young adults, face when given the chance to be handed their medical fate.


Tagline: A Personal Journey About Huntington’s Disease
Certification: Unknown

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Genres: Documentary

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Release Date: 20 April 2014

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Runtime: 42m

Company Credits

Company: Innerkid

Budget: $18

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Cast

Kristen Powers

Kristen Powers

Kristen Powers

Nicola Jane Powers

Nicola Jane Powers

Kristen's Mother

Mary C. Edmondson, MD

Mary C. Edmondson, MD

Psychiatrist, Duke University

Ed Powers

Ed Powers

Kristen's Father

Nathaniel Powers

Nathaniel Powers

Kristen's Brother

Jennifer Ballew

Jennifer Ballew

Kristen's Teacher

Daniel Woldorff

Daniel Woldorff

Kristen's Best Friend

Betsy Banks Powers

Betsy Banks Powers

Kristen's Adoptive Mother

Donald Lo, PhD

Donald Lo, PhD

Neuroscientist, Duke University

Adriane Terrell

Adriane Terrell

Adriane Terrell

Ryan Terrell

Ryan Terrell

Adriane's Husband

Brian Mirabito

Brian Mirabito

Brian Mirabito

Meg Mirabito

Meg Mirabito

Brian's Wife

Debbie Keelean-Fuller

Debbie Keelean-Fuller

Genetic Counselor

Zheng Jane Fan, MD

Zheng Jane Fan, MD

Medical Doctor

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Writing Credits

Not currently known.

Production Crew

Morgan Haynes

Morgan Haynes

Production Assistant

Matt Krieg

Matt Krieg

Production Assistant

Jim McQuaid

Jim McQuaid

Production Assistant

Nic Beery

Nic Beery

Production Consultant

Edited By

Eva Ilona Brzeski

Eva Ilona Brzeski

Editor

Jesse Spencer

Jesse Spencer

Online Editor

Jesse Spencer

Jesse Spencer

Colorist

Tom Shepard

Tom Shepard

Editorial Consultant

Andy Abrahams Wilson

Andy Abrahams Wilson

Editorial Consultant

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Visual Effects

Jack Bordoni

Jack Bordoni

Animation

Camera

Ismail Abdelkhalek

Ismail Abdelkhalek

Camera Operator

Nic Beery

Nic Beery

Camera Operator

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Not currently known.

Other Crew

Melanie Raskin

Melanie Raskin

Public Relations

Steve D'Alimonte

Steve D'Alimonte

Post Production Assistant

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