The Inheritance(2014)
An intimate story of a courageous family
The Inheritance Synopsis
This haunting, personal film offers a firsthand perspective on the hereditary neurodegenerative Huntington’s Disease. The condition typically shows up in mid-adult life, and DNA testing has shown Wellington film editor and screenwriter Bridget Lyon is likely to fall prey. She and her husband, director Jeff McDonald, are forced to face the disease’s horrors head-on while watching her mother’s deterioration.
The Inheritance (2014) is a documentary film directed by Jeffrey McDonald, released on August 1, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Bridget Lyon, Deborah Eve Rea and Edward Wild.
- Director:
- Jeffrey McDonald
- Writers:
- Bridget Lyon
- Producers:
- Jeffrey McDonald
- Status:
- Released
The Inheritance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jeffrey McDonald, written by Bridget Lyon, produced by Jeffrey McDonald.
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The Inheritance – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Inheritance?
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The main cast of The Inheritance (2014) includes Bridget Lyon, Deborah Eve Rea and Edward Wild. The film was directed by Jeffrey McDonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Inheritance released?
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The Inheritance was released on August 1, 2014 and runs for 1h 10m.