Summaries

When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rock star Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes.

A documentary film about the extraordinary life of a famous, musical prodigy who has been battling against Lou Gehrig's Disease for 22 years. A paralyzing, terminal illness with no real treatment or cure, it has trapped Jason inside of his body for over 15 years; unable to move, unable to speak, and unable to play the instrument which propelled him to international stardom at just 19 years of age. Using an eye communication system invented by his father, Jason is able to escape the confines of his own body and release the music that is trapped inside of his mind.—Anonymous

The year is 1989, and 19-year old Jason Becker from Richmond, California has just been offered the biggest rock guitar job on the planet. He's on the cover of every guitar magazine and is being hailed by critics as a genius and the next greatest rock guitarist in the world. Jason's childhood dream of making and performing music has come true. One week from now, during an examination of his leg, Jason's dream will turn into a nightmare when he is diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease and given just 3-5 years to live. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • doctor
Genres
  • Biography
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Nov 15, 2012
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA
Production companies Opus Pocus Films Opus Pocus Films

Box office

Gross US & Canada $1294
Opening weekend US & Canada $319
Gross worldwide $4080

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 27m
Color Color
Sound mix 6-Track Stereo
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

Synopsis

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