learn more about the power of sports for amputees
WHY THIS FILM?
I was first introduced to Amputees during the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games. It was an incredible experience for me! I learned at that time to look at the "abilities" of athletes with differences, not their dis-abilities. A new perception came about when surrounded with people who had leg limb and arm limb loss along with spinal cord injuries. Now, 28 years later, I'm combining my love of sports and filmmaking into wanting to change perceptions of the non-disabled community again with this film's message. I'd like communities to be aware of some obstacles placed in front of the Amputee Community. For one, insurance doesn't cover the cost of their Adaptive Prosthetics to participate in certain sports. It should be the right of the person, for their health and other reasons, to choose to be active in sports. To understand that it's a necessity, not a luxury and it would be discrimination if it weren't allowed. We can all help in this movement.
Grants, clinics and other resources are in place to provide assistance for the Amputee Community. Many still aren't aware that these exist. I'd like this film to provide this awareness and show that Amputees can be involved in sports.
MAIN INTERVIEWEES OF DOCUMENTARY
CARSON FOX
BEATRIZ HATZ
JAMES DIXON
Carson is a High School Senior. After breaking an ankle as a Freshman from Football, doctors noticed a tumor behind his knee. This eventually became the reason for the removal of his leg above the knee. This didn't stop Carson from going back to Football or trying out for the Track Team.
JAMES DIXON
BEATRIZ HATZ
JAMES DIXON
James was born with a leg differential. After many surgeries, his leg had to be amputated by age 11. James didn't let this stop him from achieving his purpose in life and helping others with their purposes.
BEATRIZ HATZ
BEATRIZ HATZ
BEATRIZ HATZ
Beatriz was born with a leg differential. This didn't stop her from participating in sports. She now is training to make a spot on the USA team going to the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in August.
FILM CREW
CINEMATOGRAPHER AND EDITOR
Director of Photography is Viken Kazandjian with www.vkfilms.com
After attending USC School Of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles, Viken started working as a Director of Photography and Film Director on documentaries, commercials, music videos and short films. Viken's passion is for creating powerful visuals that serve original stories and enhance the emotional impact of a film.
Our Editor is Jared Tweedie. Jared has edited many films and TV shows to date. He's got a good eye for details and will do an incredible job in assisting in telling this story.
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PUBLICITY FOR THE FILM
FILM NEWS
ARTICLES
SD Union Tribune Arts & Culture Newsletter-August 1, 2024
BUSINESS INNOVATORS MAGAZINE
TV/WEBSITES
CBS 8/ Zevely Zone-August 1, 2024
Fox 5 News at 4:00 August 2, 2024
https://fox5sandiego.com/.../new-documentary-puts.../
Yahoo Sports News August 2, 2024
https://sports.yahoo.com/documentary-puts-spotlight-power-sports-043649048.html
NEWSPAPERS
SCRIPPS RANCH NEWS, SAN DIEGO, CA-MAY 2023
https://scrippsranchnews.com/featured/film-describes-power-of-sports-for-amputees/
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