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Team Rudy

"We're better together"

In this warm, intimate, and often disarmingly funny documentary, director Nic Balthazar follows actor-writer Rudy Morren, who surrounds himself with a close-knit group of friends after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As he undergoes major brain surgery, his “Team” grows into a powerful network of solidarity and hope. For creator Nic Balthazar, the project is also personal: his father also lives with Parkinson's disease.

Top Cast

  • Rudy Morren

    Rudy Morren

    himself

  • Michaël Pas

    Michaël Pas

    himself

Overview

In this warm, intimate, and often disarmingly funny documentary, director Nic Balthazar follows actor-writer Rudy Morren, who surrounds himself with a close-knit group of friends after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As he undergoes major brain surgery, his “Team” grows into a powerful network of solidarity and hope. For creator Nic Balthazar, the project is also personal: his father also lives with Parkinson's disease.

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