Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

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Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

2012

1h 27m

Documentary

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Jason Becker, a 19-year-old rock star, hears that he has Lou Gehrig's disease and will never make music again. Twenty-two years later, Jason cannot speak or move but makes music with his eyes.

Leonard Maltin

leonardmaltin.com

...the "best in show" was a remarkably well-told account of a unique human being...

Nov 16, 2013

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

Music-centric doc offers an undepressing look at Lou Gehrig's disease.

Dec 14, 2012

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Farran Smith Nehme

New York Post

[Becker] comes across as a warm, funny man blessed with a devoted family and friends.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 14, 2012

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Russell Cook

CineVue

This is a true testament to the power of the human spirit, and offers an expose of the strength that genuine love from family and friends can afford.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 5, 2019

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David Noh

Film Journal International

There are survivor tales, and then there is Jason Becker's, utterly jaw-dropping in its inspiration.

Dec 14, 2012

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Philip French

Observer (UK)

Becker's story is both tragic and inspiring, and his music, with which I was previously unacquainted, is exciting and impressive.

Nov 18, 2012

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Touching documentary about a musician I've loved for a very long time. Whether or not you have any interest in him, or shred guitar, you should still see it. His story is an important one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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trogatelna prikazna :( ova e zalno za eden golem um i kreativen genij...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Amazing. Best documentary I've seen in awhile.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

WOW. I may have shed a tear ... or more ... multiple times. This one tugs heavy on the heartstrings.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

Totally inspiring! Such an amazing talent, even when everything was taken away!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

Amazing and sad as hell. What a guy/family.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Jesse Vile

Director

Jason Becker

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Dan Alvarez

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Jesse Vile

Producer

Oli Harbottle

Executive Producer

Dennis Joyce

Executive Producer

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Synopsis

Jason Becker, a 19-year-old rock star, hears that he has Lou Gehrig's disease and will never make music again. Twenty-two years later, Jason cannot speak or move but makes music with his eyes.

Director: Jesse Vile
Producer: Jesse Vile
Screenwriter: Jesse Vile
Production Co: Opus Pocus Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $794
Runtime: 1h 27m

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