THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH is a feature-length documentary following Emma Fogarty as she approaches her 40th birthday, an age doctors once believed she would never reach. Living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare and extremely painful condition, Emma takes on a remarkable challenge with the support of her longtime friend, actor Colin Farrell.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes
Director: Rachel Fleit
Featuring: Emma Fogarty and Colin Farrell
U.S. Streaming Premiere: November 12, 2026, on HBO Max
A FRIENDSHIP THAT GOES THE DISTANCE
The Slightest Touch
- Director: Rachel Fleit
- Starring: Emma Fogarty, Colin Farrell
- Genre: Documentary
- Runtime: 102 mins
- User Rating: ★ 9
As Emma reaches a milestone that once seemed impossible, she accepts an offer from Colin Farrell to take part in the Dublin Marathon together. Colin plans to push Emma’s wheelchair for the final four kilometres, helping her complete a journey that carries meaning far beyond the finish line.
Directed by Rachel Fleit, THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH follows Emma and Colin through their marathon experience while also looking at their lives and the enduring friendship that has sustained them over the years.
At its heart, the documentary is about resilience, companionship and the importance of having someone beside you through life’s challenges. Emma’s story brings attention to the realities of living with a rare and painful condition, while her bond with Colin offers a personal look at the difference a lasting friendship can make.
THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH premieres on HBO Max in the United States on November 12, 2026.
