The Decision

The Decision

14 min · Drama

A sharp-witted 30-year-old man with cerebral palsy living in assisted care has his independence tested when his overprotective mother secretly enrolls him in a risky medical trial – forcing him, his girlfriend, and his neighbor to confront what freedom really means.

Directed by Cory Thibert · Written by Steven Cayer

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