Summary of Lorenzo
Date Submitted: 05/15/2004 00:50:51
Category: / Entertainment / Movies & Film
Length: 3 pages (820 words)
Category: / Entertainment / Movies & Film
Length: 3 pages (820 words)
Summary of Lorenzo's Oil
In the movie, Lorenzo's Oil, the true story of Lorenzo Odone and his family's fight to save
his life is vividly prtrayed. The movie examines the ravaging effects of a disorder called
adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
ALD is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by the breakdown or loss of the myelin
sheath surrounding nerve cells in the brain and progressive dysfunction of the adrenal gland.
There are different types of ALD. The type …
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…him in a soothing voice. She said that she
wanted both his body and soul to be ministered to. His parents insisted that he be treated at home
which caused them alot of extra work and sleepless nights.
I feel that the Odones are exceptional people. Not only did their efforts help Lorenzo, but
countless others. They are to be applauded!
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Reference
Burk, Arnold (Producer) and Adams, Jim (Director). (1992). Lorenzo's Oil, Hollywood:
Universal City Studios, 1992.
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