By Julio Cortes
Feb 19, 2024, 10:11 AM EST
The awards ceremony took place on February 18 BAFTAawarded by the British Film Academy, but one of the surprising moments of the event was when the Canadian actor appeared on stage Michael J. Foxto present the Best Film category.
The actor David Tennant introduced Fox, who has faced Parkinson’s disease for more than three decades. He got up from the wheelchair in which he was being driven, and in good humor proceeded to comment on the nominated films.
Shortly after being applauded by the audience (who couldn’t stop applauding), Michael said the following: “Thank you very much. Five films are nominated tonight in this category, and all five have something in common: they are the best at what we do. No matter who you are or where you’re from, these movies can bring us together. There is a reason why they say that movies are magic, because a movie can change your day, it can change your outlook, sometimes it can even change your life.” The movie “Oppenheimer” he was the winner.
It is worth mentioning that This year the film “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” was nominated for a BAFTA – in the Best Documentary category.directed by Davis Guggenheim and that shows in depth the actor’s life since he was diagnosed with this disease. Finally the tape “20 Days In Mariupol” was the one that won the prize.
Michael J. Fox He always goes to events accompanied by his wife Tracy Pollan; A few days ago, on the occasion of Valentine’s Day, the actor published on his account instagram a photograph that shows the two of them celebrating, and wrote the message: “My Valentine forever. I love you”. ❤️
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