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For the Left Hand

20211h 14mMovieDocumentary

At age 10, aspiring pianist Norman Malone is paralyzed on his right side after being attacked by his father. Over the next several decades he masters the left-hand repertoire in secret, before a chance discovery of his talent leads him…

DirectorsGordon Quinn·Leslie Simmer

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For the Left Hand is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.