The Lion's Mouth Opens

2014 · M · Biography

In this festival award winner, a courageous young Scottish actress takes the boldest step imaginable to confront her risk of having inherited the fatal, incurable Huntington's Disease.

Directed by: Lucy Walker

Featuring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Marianna Palka, Jason Ritter, Seth Gabel, Moet Hashimoto, Carly Ritter, Michael Uppendahl & Christian Williams

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