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The Ataxian

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A man with a debilitating and terminal illness inspires others by racing in one of the toughest sporting events in the world.

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Kenji Fujishima Village Voice 12/22/2016
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. Go to Full Review Daniel M. Gold New York Times 12/15/2016
"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. Go to Full Review Kimber Myers Los Angeles Times 12/15/2016
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/11/2018 A powerful, moving, inspirational film. See more 02/26/2018 Inspiration touching funny tear jerker! And I fell in love with all of them!! A must see! See more Read all reviews
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Zack Bennett

Director

Kevin Schlanser

Director

Zack Bennett

Writer

Kevin Schlanser

Writer

Nathan Adams

Producer

Zack Bennett

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The Ataxian

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Movie Info

Synopsis A man with a debilitating and terminal illness inspires others by racing in one of the toughest sporting events in the world.
Director
Zack Bennett, Kevin Schlanser
Producer
Nathan Adams, Zack Bennett, Kevin Schlanser
Screenwriter
Zack Bennett, Kevin Schlanser
Production Co
Redwood Creek Entertainment
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 28, 2018
Runtime
1h 21m