Summary Minneapolis native Billy McLaughlin astounded audiences with his innovative guitar technique and composing style. In the late 1990s he began to lose control of his hand and arm and was soon unable to play his own music. Many thought his career was over when he was diagnosed with focal dystonia, an incurable neuromuscular disorder. Billy had other ideas: He began the arduous task of retraining himself to play left-handed, one note at a time. Suzanne Jurva followed McLaughlin during these years. Through her eyes, we witness his miraculous and inspiring story. View more details
Directed : Suzanne Jurva
Written : Jonathan P. Shaw Suzanne Jurva
Stars : Billy McLaughlin
Genres : Biography Music Documentary
Release date : Feb 28, 2009
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : USA
Production companies : Notes and Neurons
Summary Minneapolis native Billy McLaughlin astounded audiences with his innovative guitar technique and composing style. In the late 1990s he began to lose control of his hand and arm and was soon unable to play his own music. Many thought his career was over when he was diagnosed with focal dystonia, an incurable neuromuscular disorder. Billy had other ideas: He began the arduous task of retraining himself to play left-handed, one note at a time. Suzanne Jurva followed McLaughlin during these years. Through her eyes, we witness his miraculous and inspiring story. View more details
Genres : Biography Music Documentary
Release date : Feb 28, 2009
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : USA
Production companies : Notes and Neurons
