2016
1 h 21 m

2016
1 h 21 m

Summary Unable to walk due to the neuromuscular disorder, Friedreich's ataxia (FA), Kyle Bryant and a team of friends attempt the most grueling bicycle race in the world, The Race Across America (RAAM). The feature-length documentary, "The Ataxian," spotlights a man whose will and determination carry him and his teammates across a continent unde...

Directed By: Zack Bennett, Kevin Schlanser

Written By: Zack Bennett, Kevin Schlanser

2016
1 h 21 m

2016
1 h 21 m

The Ataxian

Name: The Ataxian
Genre: Documentary, Adventure, Drama, Family
Released: 2016-12-16
Duration: 1 min 21 s
Rating: 0
Cast: Kyle Bryant, Sean Baumstark, Sean Baumstark, Diane Bryant, Colin Bryant

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Directed By: Zack Bennett, Kevin Schlanser

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The New York Times

Dec 15, 2016

The Ataxian has moments of inspiration, beauty, even euphoria. But its lasting contribution is in making the world a little more familiar with this disease, and a little less lonely for the families struggling against it.

By Daniel M. Gold FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Dec 15, 2016

More unity of style would have made a better final product, but Kyle’s story — coupled with vibrant cinematography from Schlanser — is strong enough to keep audiences engaged and moved throughout the brief running time.

By Kimber Myers FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Dec 21, 2016

Some of the biking footage is pretty in a generic way; for the most part, we're told rather than shown how astonishing the riders' athletic feats are. More off-putting is the film's reflexive canonization of its subject.

By Kenji Fujishima FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Redwood Creek Entertainment

Release Date Dec 16, 2016

Duration 1 h 21 m

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Tagline Life is about how we react

Website http://www.theataxianmovie.com/

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Dances With Films

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Sedona International Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Newport Beach Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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Kyle Bryant

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Sean Baumstark

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Sean Baumstark

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Diane Bryant

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Colin Bryant

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Mike Bryant

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Jennifer Farmer

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Bob O'Neil

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John Lockwood

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Dylan Helms

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Jennifer Helms

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Jason Helms

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Sienna Helms

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Mike Mellott

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Lee Mitchell

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Steve Parsons

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Ron Bartek

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Jack DeWitt

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Ruth DeWitt

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Felicia DeRosa

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