The Ataxian

Life story of Kyle Bryant with Friedreich's ataxia

  • 6 June 2015 (2015-06-06)
Running time
74 minutes

The Ataxian is a documentary film of Kyle Bryant, a sufferer of Friedreich's ataxia.[1] The film premiered at the Dances With Films Festival in 2015.[citation needed]

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.[2][failed verification][3]

The outcome inspires a movement, known as rideATAXIA.[4][failed verification]

References

  1. ^ Gruber, Xaque (28 May 2015). "L.A.'s Best Indie Film Festival, Dances With Films, Turns 18". Huffington Post. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Devastating Diagnosis Pushes Local Man To Live Bigger". CBS Sacramento. 30 May 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  3. ^ Cherry Tomilowitz, Samantha (28 May 2015). "Festival Preview: Dances With Films 2015 Sweeps Up a Storm in Hollywood". MovieMaker. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  4. ^ Schena, Susan (14 May 2015). "6th Annual rideATAXIA NorCal Cycling Fundraiser Rolls into Davis May 30". Davis Patch.


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