| The Ataxian | |
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| Directed by | Zack Bennett, Kevin Schlanser |
| Starring | Kyle Bryant, Sean Baumstark, John Lockwood, Mike Mellott |
| Production company | Redwood Creek Entertainment |
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| Running time | 74 minutes |
The Ataxian is a documentary film of Kyle Bryant, a sufferer of Friedreich's ataxia. The film premiered at the Dances With Films Festival in 2015.
Synopsis
The movie tells how Bryant lost the ability to play his favorite sports and walk. Bryant takes up cycling, biking long distances.
When Bryant is finally relegated to a wheelchair, he enlists the help of three friends and they embark on the Race Across America.
The outcome inspires a movement, known as rideATAXIA.
References
- Gruber, Xaque (28 May 2015). "L.A.'s Best Indie Film Festival, Dances With Films, Turns 18". Huffington Post. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- "Devastating Diagnosis Pushes Local Man To Live Bigger". CBS Sacramento. 30 May 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- Cherry Tomilowitz, Samantha (28 May 2015). "Festival Preview: Dances With Films 2015 Sweeps Up a Storm in Hollywood". MovieMaker. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- Schena, Susan (14 May 2015). "6th Annual rideATAXIA NorCal Cycling Fundraiser Rolls into Davis May 30". Davis Patch.
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