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Robin's Wish

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An intimate portrait of Robin Williams and his invulnerable spirit, Robin's Wish is the story of what really happened to one of the greatest entertainers of all time - and what his mind was fighting.

Year

2020

Duration

1h 17m

IMDb

7.3

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Cast

Tylor Norwood

Director

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Susan Schneider

Self

Shawn Levy

Self

Cast

Tylor Norwood

Director

SS

Susan Schneider

Self

Shawn Levy

Self

John R. Montgomery

Self

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Bruce Miller

Self

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Walter Koroshetz

Self

Mike Mullen

Self

Carter Ham

Self

ER

Elaine Rogers

Self

CN

Chad Nordwall

Self

TT

Tony Tom

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JS

Johnny Steele

Self

David E. Kelley

Self

GD

Glenn Davis

Self

Mort Sahl

Self

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Jon Hepper

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Stan Wilson

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Mark Holmstrom

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Jennifer Holstrom

Self

Tylor Norwood

Writer

Scott Fitzloff

Writer

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gertjohancoetzeeMay 29, 2023

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สงกรานต์ รังสรรค์Nov 22, 2022

This is an honest, intimate and touching glimpse of Robin William's final days. I am touched by the interviews, and the personal sharing.

Amanda BlackNov 22, 2022

He was such a brilliant man and this tought me so much about how humble he was and how much he struggled in the end. He was a legend that will always be remembered for who he was.

Wan Soloist'Nov 22, 2022

We were all stunned when we lost Robin Williams weren't we. It was genuinely shocking. Depression we thought. The sad clown. Well maybe in part, but only a small part, by no means the whole story. Williams committed suicide at 63 in 2014. Why? the world wondered. He was brilliant, talented, loved, what a waste. He had battled addiction, everyone jumped to conclusions. All of which were and are wrong. This documentary seeks to find some truth, some reason. That truth lies in the post-mortem diagnosis of Diffuse Lewy Body Dementia. A little known disease that effects the brain and the body. A bit like Parkinson's. Give something a name and you can build from there. That's what this film does, painting a picture of a devastating disease that moves fast, is incurable and always fatal... and he had no idea he had it. I think that makes it worse, if he'd have known, maybe he'd have found some peace, understanding what was causing his anxiety, paranoia, memory loss, confusion... but who can truly know. Much of this is made up of interviews with friends and neighbours, people he lived with. Despite being a global star, he lived a pretty humble life. Nice house, nice neighbourhood, but he wasn't hidden away. The other side, is specialists explaining how this disease works and how it would've effected Robin. What it did to his confidence, caused him to withdraw slowly. Good days and bad, the bad slowly outnumbering the good. Mercifully there's a lot of history too, an overview of how he came up. It's a pleasure to relive such an energetic career. Seeing that alongside explanations of how his brain was unwiring and the dementia it caused though is very sad. In many ways this jumps between the good and the bad, the way he might have. His relationship with his wife Susan, his friendship with Christopher Reeves, but lots of science too, overview stuff, but giving you a sense of what was happening. It's a tough watch. There's no happy ending. There's a little more understanding though. RIP Robin x

Silvia UachaneNov 22, 2022

Very few celebrities can be described as iconic, irreplaceable or genius. Robin Williams was all of this and also a regular guy who just wanted to entertain people and make them laugh. It's such a tragedy that he suffered this horrible debilitating illness without knowing what was happening to him, and awful for the people in his life to be powerless to help. There will probably never be anyone as quick witted and talented as him again, which is also a tragedy.

Bansri SavjaniNov 22, 2022

As a fan of his for as long as i can remember, i only knew the true reasons behind Robin Williams's death as much as the media reflected. I remember thinking to myself "it cannot be that simple", as a fan who did not want to believe what it was said and depicted on media. Thanks to everyone involved in making of this documentary, people will get enlightened not only about him but also a deadly decease that often goes not diagnosed or misdiagnosed. No short cuts, no agitation, just simple facts about last days of Robin Williams and what he had been going through. Thank you.

تيكتوكاتي 🔥❤️Nov 22, 2022

Robin's Wish wasn't the documentary I was expecting at first glance. I was ready for something that would go back over his life of roles and characters and the people he impacted. Wow. Was I not ready for this tear-jerker. I really enjoyed learning Robin's background as a person and being taken on a ride of his life. I especially liked all the truthful information presented and explained that the public media companies often neglected to report. Hearing about how he was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia really got me. I've been around people with Parkinson's, dementia, and Alzheimer's. But Lewy body dementia was new to me. I found it so inspiring that someone who had this awful disease, and wasn't aware that he had it, could continue being the best they were. Robin really had it right in his belief in life. Once you realize that there's so much more than you, you have only just begun. Dead Poet's Society, a film I was shown while in high school, was where I got to see Robin act outside of animation and I really loved that. He was such an amazing person and he never stopped caring. Hopefully some of the other actors in Hollywood would take on his example someday. You will be missed, Robin. Thank you for all the joy you brought to this world, and thank you for all the joy your characters keep bringing to it too.

CyclizzleNov 22, 2022

Heartbreaking, impactful and informative; "Robin's Wish" goes deep inside the mind of a creative genius and a disease with no cure. In this documentary, Robin Williams' wife Susan tells the story of what really happened to one of the greatest entertainers of all time and what his mind was fighting. Offering interviews with family and friends closest to Robin Williams, this doc will pull at your heart strings. Don't expect a film about Williams' life and career; this beautifully made doc talks about the disease he tried to fight and what it was like living with that. A very insightful film that fans of Williams should watch, but also to learn about a silent disease. Not everything unfolds the way the media portrays it and this doc is proof of that. A must-see. Follow @snobmedia for all reviews!

ArwaNov 22, 2022

Premise: Robin's Wish (2020), is a documentary recounting the final days of the beloved actor, comedian, lovable person Robin Williams. His battle with Diffuse Lewy body disease which is incurable, how it impacted him. The story is narrated by his wife Susan Schneider, close friends, and neuroscientist. The saddest part is, Robin never knew his enemy, what is he suffering from. Neither his doctors had any idea until 2016 by then it was two years since robin left the world. Review: Robin Williams is widely creative, undoubtedly the greatest improvisational actor can fit into any role, no one can keep up with his humour, more than all he has been generous, a loving human always spreads happiness unconditionally. This film recalls the life and legacy of Robin from friends, neighbors, colleagues, and his wife, Susan Schneider. As we all know by now, Robin didn't commit suicide because he is depressed or addiction problems. He was suffering from rare Lewy body dementia (LBD). LBD Is a case of progressive dementia that leads to a decline in thinking, reasoning, and independent function because of abnormal microscopic deposits that damage brain cells over time. The movie primarily focuses on the final days of the robin, his struggles, and more importantly, his strength. Despite fighting a war inside his brain with an unknown enemy, he still kept a smile on his face. He made the world a better place with his morals, generosity, humour. The movie also features some scenes of Robin Williams from documentaries and talk shows. Where we see highlights his major roles and how he brings laughter to people around them and his philosophies of life. This documentary also raises awareness about LBD. The symptoms and risks are talked by neuroscientists. Verdict: As a fan of Robin Williams, this movie is nostalgic and also heartbreaking. Robins Wish (2020) Pays Tribute to the beloved actor Robin Williams, a full of life human being. Oh, captain my captain, you will forever be remembered.