When Connor was younger he used to be able to walk. Hear what he has to say about life with a disability in this touching film about two brothers with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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(09 Jul 2010) - Teacher, Accrington, East Lancashire says: Excellent short film about Conner and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I will show this to my year 11 and 12 students as it illustrates the affects of disability, not just on Conner, but the family unit aswell.
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