Accolade Grants Annual Humanitarian Award to Deborah Fryer

In recognition of her efforts in fostering understanding about Parkinson’s Disease, Deborah Fryer was awarded Accolade’s Humanitarian Award for her film, Shaken: Journey Into the Mind of a Parkinson’s Patient. Annually, this award is given to a videographer who makes a significant contribution to social change or a humanitarian effort. For more details on this award, check out the press release at:
http://accoladecompetition.org/Video/Jud.aspx?art=_03

Deborah Fryer has spread awareness about PD more than anyone that I know. Her film Shaken is powerful, touching and heartbreaking. It sensitively depicts the challenges and limitations of living with PD, and at the same time, inspires hope for the future.

You can purchase a copy of Shaken on DVD at Lila Films at: www.lilafilms.com.

Congratulations, Deborah.