Patrick Sean O'Brien

Biography

Patrick O’Brien is a fearless and relentlessly inspiring filmmaker who has transformed his battle with ALS into a twenty year long, raw, and unexpectedly life-affirming creative exploration, culminating in his acclaimed documentary TransFatty Lives. A film school graduate whose early work already showcased his boundary-pushing vision, Patrick refused to let complete paralysis silence him. Instead, he is still directing his deeply personal story capturing the humor, pain, and surprising beauty of...