Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet
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  • Summary: When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rocker Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldn’t live to see his 25th birthday. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes. Jason Beckerer : Not Dead Yet is a feature-length documentary film that tells the story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his dream of being a musician despite the most incredible odds. It is a story of dreams, love, and the strength of the human spirit. The film has been made with the full co-operation of Jason and the Becker family, who have given their consent for this to be the first feature-length documentary film about his life. They have provided their entire family archive of never-before-seen photos and footage. [Projextra.ca]… Collapse

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Dec 13, 2012
    90
    This heartfelt documentary is also, more subtly, a tribute to the squadron of caregivers that has enabled Mr. Becker not only to survive for an extraordinarily long time but also to continue to compose music, using virtually the only part of him that still moves, his eyes.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: David Parkinson
    Dec 10, 2012
    80
    An intense, emotional ride. Uplifting and inspiring.
  3. Time Out New York
    Reviewed by: Joshua Rothkopf
    Dec 11, 2012
    80
    Inspiring heartbreaker of a documentary.
  4. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Peter Bradshaw
    Dec 10, 2012
    60
    This film is justifiably celebratory and respectful, and it reaches out beyond the rock fanbase.

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