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Alex: A Life Fast Forward

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Alex Lewis knows he does not have much longer to live. Aged 21 he finds himself falling hopelessly in love and can't quite believe what's happening. Alex was first diagnosed with bone cancer shortly before his 18th birthday. After over three years of intensive treatment, he realises he is running out of options. He decides to cram as much life as possible into the time he has left. His remarkable zest for life is contagious. This is a story of the power of love, as a young man confronts his mortality in the most emotionally charged circumstances imaginable.

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What is Alex: A Life Fast Forward (2011) about?

Alex Lewis knows he does not have much longer to live. Aged 21 he finds himself falling hopelessly in love and can't quite believe what's happening. Alex was first diagnosed with bone cancer shortly before his 18th birthday. After over three years of intensive treatment, he realises he is running out of options. He decides to cram as much life as possible into the time he has left. His remarkable…

How long is Alex: A Life Fast Forward?

Alex: A Life Fast Forward has a runtime of 57 min and premiered in 2011.

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Alex: A Life Fast Forward holds an IMDb rating of 8.8/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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