Different Roads - Navigating Change

For those with Parkinson's, it’s a condition largely misunderstood, Janet Shipton was diagnosed at 47 and quickly found her direction in life changed.

Whilst navigating the personal challenges the condition brought, additionally she found her social world change, experiencing the onset of the condition Janet talks about her body’s decline, her campaign for greater awareness and demonstrates that she refuses to be defined by misconceptions surrounding Parkinson’s.

“Janet shares her unwavering fight for normality, from boxing gloves to delicate strokes of a paint brush.

A hard hitting film from Dave MacFarlane.” - Steve Bate MBE

“Making this film was a cathartic experience for me. A process of reflection and acceptance. I truly hope it helps create a little more understanding of the complex emotions associated with life changing events and the trauma of an unexpected diagnosis.”

Janet Shipton, PWP and Parkinson’s advocate.

"I found it extremely powerful - the gentle way of explaining a diagnosis experience, and the reality of living with Parkinson's. It felt like it was a private conversation with me and consequently I focused and actively listened".

Chris Holmes, Head of Community Planning & Programmes, Parkinson’s UK.

“Different Roads is a personal and honest insight into how Janet has confronted life since her Parkinson's diagnosis, whilst informing about the wider aspects of living with the disease. I was really moved by her humility, eloquence and determination.”

Steve Colman, lifelong friend.