Colin Farrell Pushes Wheelchair in New HBO Film
The documentary follows the friendship between the actor and Emma Fogarty, who has battled rare skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa for four decades.
By Marco Whitaker ·
HBO has released the trailer for the new documentary The Slightest Touch. The film premieres on HBO and HBO Max on November 26. Director and producer Rachel Fleit created the project.
The story centers on Emma Fogarty, 41. She lives with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare condition that causes blisters and tears at the slightest touch. Doctors did not expect her to reach her current age.
The documentary features Colin Farrell, who is a close friend of Fogarty. The two participated in the 2024 Dublin Marathon. Farrell pushed Fogarty in a wheelchair for the final four kilometers. Each kilometer represented one decade she has lived with the disease. Their effort raised close to 800,000 euros.
The film is described as an intimate look at the power of friendship. It details the daily struggles of managing EB. Patients often need hours of bandaging every day. The process can feel like treating third-degree burns. This requirement places a heavy strain on families.
Farrell expressed frustration in 2024 regarding the lack of care available for the disease. He stated that he is proud of Fogarty but upset that she and others in their country are not receiving the care they could. He said, 'I love Emma, I love her to bits.' He added that he could not be more frustrated knowing they are missing out on available treatment.
