let me state at the outset that i have cerebral palsy and i go into this film expect to have to make allowance for the lead performance . i leave the theater half convince that they would cast an actor who have cerebral palsy in the role and even though i know that be not the case . the performance be generally excellent and with a special nod to brenda fricker and to hugh oconner ( i believe that his name ) a the young christy brown . christy be talented and brash and arrogant and at time vulgar and petulant in other word and human . this film and along with gaby represent a true story and the documentary king gimp and be excellent portrayal of life with cp . by no mean a complete portrait and but fine example of the disabled a human being . most highly recommend .