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The Slightest Touch

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Emma Fogarty has spent her life defying expectations. Born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), an extremely rare and devastating condition that causes her skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch, Emma refuses to be defined by her disease. Instead, she has built a life marked by resilience, purpose, and an unwavering determination to live on her own terms. As she turns 40, an age doctors once believed she would never reach, Emma and her longtime friend Colin Farrell embark on the challenge of completing the Dublin Marathon together. After running the full marathon himself, Colin joins Emma for the final four kilometers, pushing her wheelchair one kilometer for each decade that she has lived with EB. Behind this remarkable feat lies the story of an enduring friendship. THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH offers an intimate portrait of Emma's life with EB, revealing the relentless pain she endures, the dreams she has had to relinquish and reimagine, and the resilience with which she navigates each day. Alongside her, Colin reflects on his own struggles and the profound impact their friendship has had on both of their lives. Anchored by Emma's courage and vibrant spirit, the film is a moving celebration of friendship, community, and the extraordinary strength found in human connection.

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Rachel Fleit

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Emma Fogarty

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Colin Farrell

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Rachel Fleit

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Claudine Farrell

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Colin Farrell

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Synopsis Emma Fogarty has spent her life defying expectations. Born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), an extremely rare and devastating condition that causes her skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch, Emma refuses to be defined by her disease. Instead, she has built a life marked by resilience, purpose, and an unwavering determination to live on her own terms. As she turns 40, an age doctors once believed she would never reach, Emma and her longtime friend Colin Farrell embark on the challenge of completing the Dublin Marathon together. After running the full marathon himself, Colin joins Emma for the final four kilometers, pushing her wheelchair one kilometer for each decade that she has lived with EB. Behind this remarkable feat lies the story of an enduring friendship. THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH offers an intimate portrait of Emma's life with EB, revealing the relentless pain she endures, the dreams she has had to relinquish and reimagine, and the resilience with which she navigates each day. Alongside her, Colin reflects on his own struggles and the profound impact their friendship has had on both of their lives. Anchored by Emma's courage and vibrant spirit, the film is a moving celebration of friendship, community, and the extraordinary strength found in human connection.
Director
Rachel Fleit
Producer
Rachel Fleit, Claudine Farrell, Colin Farrell, Trevor Birney, Eimhear O'Neill, Frank Marshall
Distributor
HBO Max
Production Co
Fine Point Films, Chapel Place Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2026
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