Dreflix: Alex Brooker: Disability and Me

Alex Brooker: Disability and Me

In this intimate and extremely personal documentary, comedian and TV presenter Alex Brooker examines his disability to acknowledge for the first time how much it impacts on who he is. Alex revisits key moments from his past, uncovering both joyful and difficult memories.

2020

1h 0min

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