Wed, 2013-04-17 18:30 - 21:00
Montreal Neurological Institute
:
Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre, 3801 rue University Montreal Quebec Canada
, H3A 2B4
Price:
no cost
“Hilary and Jackie” is the tragic story of world renowned classic cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finz. Based on Hilary du Pré’s book “A Genius in the Family”, the movie chronicles the rise to fame and physical decline of Jacqueline du Pré. Jackie is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, which first manifests as dementia, and later results in complete paralysis.