The Ataxian

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The Ataxian
The Ataxian Poster.jpg
Directed byZack Bennett, Kevin Schlanser
StarringKyle Bryant, Sean Baumstark, John Lockwood, Mike Mellott
Production
company
Redwood Creek Entertainment
Release date
  • 6 June 2015 (2015-06-06)
Running time
74 minutes

The Ataxian is a documentary film of Kyle Bryant, a sufferer of Friedreich's ataxia. [1] The film premiered at the Dances With Films Festival in 2015.[ citation needed ]

Synopsis

The movie tells how Bryant lost the ability to play his favorite sports and walk. Bryant takes up cycling, biking long distances.

When Bryant is finally relegated to a wheelchair, he enlists the help of three friends and they embark on the Race Across America. [2] [ failed verification ] [3]

The outcome inspires a movement, known as rideATAXIA. [4] [ failed verification ]

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