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Ghost Boy

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A South African boy emerges from a vegetative state with no memories, silently observing the world around him while trapped in his own body. As his consciousness returns, he fights to reconnect with life and discover who he truly is.

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Mar 14
Pistorius is a forthcoming interview subject, telling his life story as Ascher cuts to fascinatingly staged recreations. Go to Full Review Harrison Richlin IndieWire Mar 8
B+
It’s not always an easy watch, but one that constantly intrigues and is invested in accounting for all we may not fully understand about those who are unable to communicate by traditional means. Go to Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter Mar 8
Compared to Ascher’s other films, which blend documentary, movie-like recreations and a certain form of cinematic speculation, what makes Ghost Boy stand apart is that everything in it really happened, even if it appears completely unreal at times. Go to Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht Oct 31
It’s a fantastic story, and Ascher tells it very well. Go to Full Review Gary M. Kramer MovieJawn Oct 23
Ghost Boy provides uplift as Martin’s condition improves and he finds love. But it is the messages about how the sick and disabled are treated that make his story valuable. Go to Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Aug 15
8/10
A fascinating documentary, one produced with intelligence and a deep humanity. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Rodney Ascher

Director

Anna Greene

Self

Elika Portnoy

Producer

Ryan Bartecki

Producer

Gary Levinsohn

Producer

Billy Hines

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis A South African boy emerges from a vegetative state with no memories, silently observing the world around him while trapped in his own body. As his consciousness returns, he fights to reconnect with life and discover who he truly is.
Director
Rodney Ascher
Producer
Elika Portnoy, Ryan Bartecki, Gary Levinsohn, Billy Hines
Production Co
Co Created Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m