Comments for Breathing - A Film

Comment on The Film by JJ

JJ — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:52:05 +0000

My sister (under 40 with 2 young kids) has MND, when I watched this trailer it really resonated… the footage of the wedding dance brings home the tragedy, then seeing Neil talking about his phone contract shows how amazing he is for battling on and not losing his sense of humour. I think your film will help a lot of people and inspire others to find a cure.

Comment on About by Vincent Berry

Vincent Berry — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:40:33 +0000

I knew Neil a little through his brother Matt whom I grew up with. I was shocked to hear what had happened some years later. My heart goes out to all who knew Neil, especially Matt.

Comment on Trailer by Nick Prance

Nick Prance — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:14:21 +0000

A moving and funny trailer, looking forward to seeing finished film
Nick x

Comment on About by andy hutton

andy hutton — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:30:56 +0000

all the best Louise and oscar

Comment on About by Sonja

Sonja — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:29:40 +0000

Thanks Jeannette
it will be on semi-theatrical release sometime in 2012 & on More 4 towards the end of 2012 I think! If you subscribe to the email updates, we will certainly let you know!
Many thanks for your interest.
Sonja

Comment on About by Jeannette

Jeannette — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:17:27 +0000

Will we have an email nearer the due date?

Comment on Trailer by Jeannette

Jeannette — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:09:23 +0000

I have followed Neil for personal reasons ( – our brother Andrew died of MND on 1/1/11 he would have been proud of the date) for quite a while now and always check back on my favourites bar for sentimental reasons. Andrew did not want to know Neil had died as he knew he would not be far behind him but he was 22 months of struggle and it was a long and painfull journey. I hope that your media highlights and may prevent just 1 other having to take those same frustrating steps as we have. You can laugh at the utilities but you also cry.

Comment on Trailer by Pauline Green

Pauline Green — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:23:41 +0000

Dear Morag & Emma
Thank you for this brief look into the film that you have made. Neil was my nephew & we all miss him terribly & although it makes me cry it’s lovely to see & hear him. I would really like to know if/when this film is going to be shown on TV as this dreadful illness needs more publizing and bringing to the attention of everyone.
All best wishes, Pauline xx

Comment on The Film by Douglas Morris

Douglas Morris — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:16:04 +0000

My Heart goes out to first of all, to Neil Platt for his wonderful bravery and sense of humour on facing up to eventual demise. Then to Louise and family for their love and support in helping Neil through this awful time, and for everyone involved in his care! I sadly lost my wife Marion to M.N.D. after she was diagnosed in 2005. Marion passed away on 28th June 2009 after years fighting the illness with great dignity and selfless good humour, also like Neil with this truly amazing bravery throughout. With never complaint as to why me ,sort of thing and only thinking of how i would cope after losing her. Marion was 59 years old and we had 41 years of marriage, and i count myself a lucky man to have loved her so much, right to the end here on earth and hopefully god willing beyond! Dougie with Love x

Comment on About by Sonja

Sonja — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:47:09 +0000

Thanks for this. We’re looking at a release in early 2012!