Alex Lewis

Are you happy? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Do you still have limbs in your dreams? In 2013, Alex Lewis' life changed when he contracted Toxic Shock Syndrome, leading to multiple amputations. 3 years later, Alex starred in a documentary detailing his recovery and determination to have a meaningful life without his limbs. On Real Stories, The Extraordinary Case of Alex Lewis gained over 140 MILLION views across platforms. To mark 5 years since the documentary, we asked all of you to comment with questions for Alex. You can watch The Extraordinary Case of Alex Lewis here: https://youtu.be/dMqeMcIO_9w Alex Lewis answers your questions - 00:00 How’s it going with you and your kid? - 00:10 How do you keep up your mental strength? - 00:26 Is he able to grow a beard? - 01:05 Do you know how strong you are? - 01:48 Are you happy? What do you do all day? - 02:10 What’s your favourite beer? - 03:08 Where do you get your motivation from? - 03:36 What’s the biggest obstacle you thought you couldn’t overcome? - 04:13 Does pineapple belong on pizza? - 05:12 What’s your favourite hobby? - 05:36 What has been the biggest change in your mentality? - 06:43 How do I become as brave as you? - 07:23 When you dream, do you dream as you are now, or when you had limbs? - 08:14 What are some of your wins, challenges, and where do you want to be in 5 years? - 09:18 What keeps you going each day? - 10:41 Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Executive producers: Alex Hryniewicz, Paul Woolf Producers: Paddy Hughes, Jake Wiafe Director: Paddy Hughes Editor: Jake Wiafe Community Manager: Sarah Legg Production Co-ordinator: Ellie Aitken Thanks To: Min Sett-Hein, Nina Lecourt, Annie Hughes, Hal Arnold, Rosemary Court To find out more about Alex and his work, visit the Alex Lewis Trust here: https://www.alex-lewis.co.uk/ If you loved this film, Real Stories has hundreds more full-length documentaries, click the link to enjoy: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu

Alex was a confident, stylish man with a young family and a thriving life, until a common bacterial infection turned into a rare and devastating illness that nearly killed him. In a matter of days, he lost both legs, an arm, parts of his face, and life as he knew it. This documentary follows his raw, emotional journey through trauma, survival, and an uncertain recovery, as he learns to navigate the world again and reconnect with his son. It’s a story of love, identity, resilience, and what it truly means to come home changed but not defeated. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com