Watch the trailer. It is interesting. I would like to see the whole thing now. I believe Dr. Kerr when he says that Cody Unser will walk while she is still a young woman. I hope I'm able to see that sometime. This documentary should also help explain to some people the ins and outs of TM. Hopefully it will help.
Heather in Calgary ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Lubin To: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 6:08 PM Subject: [TMIC] Cody Unser Oscar Qualifing Runs NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: April 7, 2009 Cody Unser Documentary Oscar Qualifying Runs Scheduled in NYC and LA (Albuquerque, NM) -Christopher Productions and The Cody Unser First Step Foundation are proud to announce that the theatrical release of the documentary entitled, "CODY; The First Step" begins Oscar Qualifying runs in LA County April 17th -April 23rd, 2009 and in New York City from May 1-May 7th, 2009. CODY is a powerful documentary that charts the extraordinary story of Cody Unser who was tragically struck with Transverse Myelitis at the age of 12. The disease left her paralyzed from the chest down. However, she refused to let that diagnosis define her and instead at age 13 founded the Cody Unser First Step Foundation to ensure that money would be raised to find a cure. For the last five years Cody has lobbied state legislatures and Congress to push for stem-cell research which offers the key to her own recovery. During the film, Cody shares with the viewers her determination to walk again. The film takes the viewers on an intimate journey with Cody detailing her daily emotional and physical struggles. The film also charts where science and politics intersect. Visit www.cufsf.org to see the trailer. Cody Unser said, "I hope my story will shed some light on what it is really like to live with paralysis. I also hope that the film will lead to more research dollars so that paralysisnot just for me, but for all people, will become a treatable and reversible diagnosis. I want to thank all the people who have made these Oscar Qualifying Runs possibleespecially Don Chalmers Ford, the Off Shore Super Series Powerboat Racing Association, Johns Hopkins Project Restore, and the Al Unser Jr. Children's Charities." Chris Schueler, Director/Producer of CODY said, "Cody Unser has become an inspiration to everyone associated with the production. Despite her paralysis, Cody has not only remained remarkably independent but has made some amazing accomplishments. I am honored that Cody was willing to let our film crew into her life and I am confident the documentary will forever change how the public views people who are not disabled but rather differently abled." Friday April 17- Thursday April 23, 2009 Laemmle's Town Center 5 17200 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316 818-981-9811 Friday May 1- Thursday May 7th, 2009 IFC Center in New York 323 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10014 (212) 924-7771
