But You Look So Well…

With approximately 350,000 people with multiple sclerosis living in the United States alone, it's hard to understand why so many myths and misconceptions still surround this disorder. MS is a presently incurable condition that attacks the body's nervous system, touching off common symptoms that may include weakness, cognitive impairment, vision problems, and fatigue or numbness in the limbs. However, only one-third of those diagnosed with MS will become severely disabled or require a wheelchair; the vast majority look healthy to the casual observer, yet struggle in their daily lives with these "invisible" symptoms. Audrey Geyer and Kevin Lindemuth's But You Look So Well… focuses on this larger unseen group, illustrating the physical, emotional, and social impact of MS through honest and open interviews with four patients and their families, while a neurologist provides some much needed facts about the disorder, and shares his views on how people can learn to cope with MS. While the content is valuable (especially in dispelling common beliefs about how most MS sufferers "look"), the program is unfortunately plagued by poor sound quality and overall substandard production values, ultimately making this otherwise solid effort an optional purchase. Aud: C, P. (J. Asala)