The death of Robin Williams hit everyone hard. It just did. While the initial reports about his passing spoke about depression or a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, it wasn’t until a time later that any details about the actual problem surfaced. That would be Lewy Body Dementia, a cruel disorder that absolutely ravages an individual. The struggle that Williams went though, as well as what this illness is actually like, makes up the new documentary Robin’s Wish. Opening on Tuesday, it’s a sometimes difficult experience, but one that presents a new way to understand the untimely conclusion of an absolutely extraordinary life. This documentary is a look at not just actor and comedian Robin Williams in his final days, but also at the illness his family and friends only learned he suffered from after his passing. The would be a horrible neurodegenerative disorder known as Lewy Body Dementia. Specifically, the doc looks at what his mind was fighting against over a period of time, as the disorder absolutely cripples you. Experts in the neurological field speak about how the more intelligent and mental sharp a person is, the better they are at dealing with degeneration, which speaks to the type of genius he was. At the same time, his wife Susan talks about both how he was prior to the condition beginning, as well as what happened as it took its toll on him. Ultimately, it seeks to not just let you understand Lewy Body Dementia, but also to appreciate Williams in a whole new manner. Tylor Norwood directs a screenplay he penned with Scott Fitzloff (Norwood also handles the cinematography, while Fitzloff edits). The score is by Aaron Drake. There’s a profound sadness that layers the film from start to finish, but thankfully there are moments of joy peppered in. Filmmaker Tylor Norwood, along with his co-writer Scott Fitzloff, are smart to not focus on Williams’ death, with very little time spent on the day where he took his life. Instead, the focus is on his brilliance, as well as the devastating nature of his disease. It’s heart-wrenching to see the way that the neurodegenerative disorder Lewy Body Dementia takes such a toll on an individual. That’s where this doc manages to succeed, as it gives you a better understanding of it, as well as what he went through. Robin’s Wish will be too emotionally taxing for some. The movie […]