STUMPED
Documentary
72 Minutes
2017
USA
Directed By Robin Berghaus
Will Lautzenheiser was chasing the loves of his life. A year into a promising relationship, he landed a dream job teaching film. After his first two classes, he visited the hospital for a persistent pain that, unbeknownst to him, was being caused by a deadly infection. To save his life, doctors amputated his arms and legs. In an instant, Will's life was derailed. Fast-forward: Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is performing experimental full-face and arm transplants that restore bodies to unprecedented levels. Risking his life, Will signs up for the program in the hope of reclaiming his independence.
In this deeply personal story, Will copes with the loss of his filmmaking career by pursuing stand-up comedy; navigates an evolving relationship with his partner, Angel; and gradually transforms, physically and spiritually, with newly transplanted arms. Filmed over four years, STUMPED pays tribute to the human spirit and our capacity to overcome challenges when we dare to focus on the future.
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Still Sophie
Documentary
7 Minutes
USA
2016
Directed By Caroline Knight
Four and a half years ago, young talent Sophia Salveson’s life changed forever. Doctors said she may never walk again, may never talk again...may never perform again. They were wrong.