Patrick Sean O'Brien

Patrick O’Brien is a fearless and relentlessly inspiring filmmaker who has transformed his battle with ALS into a twenty year long, raw, and unexpectedly life-affirming creative exploration, culminating in his acclaimed documentary TransFatty Lives. A film school graduate whose early work already showcased his boundary-pushing vision, Patrick refused to let complete paralysis silence him. Instead, he is still directing his deeply personal story capturing the humor, pain, and surprising beauty of his experience. His unwavering confidence, sense of mischief, and drive to provoke and inspire in…