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The Crash Reel: Film Screening and Discussion with the Director and Star
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Date and time
Thursday, November 14, 2013 · 6 - 9pm EST
Location
Law Auditorium Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215
Description
This award winning HBO documentary follows the life of snowboarder Kevin Pearce after he suffers a Traumatic Brain Injury while training for the 2010 Olympics. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker follows his injury, rehabilitation and decisions about participating in the sport afterward while simultaneously layering an intimate look into Kevin's supportive family dynamic. A Q&A with special guests Lucy Walker, Kevin Pearce, and BU Medical representatives will conclude the evening.
"Ultimately, "The Crash Reel" transcends the conventional sports doc for precisely this reason: it refuses to moralize the painful reality of extreme sports, and then explores the juggling act of love and caution that each athlete, and their families, practices every day." -RobertEbert.com
For more information on the film, visit www.thecrashreel.com.
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