Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

Name: Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet
Genre: Biography, Music, Documentary
Released: December 14, 2012
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 70

2012

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Kino Lorber | Release Date: December 14, 2012 | Not Rated

Summary: When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rocker Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldn’t live to see his 25th birthday. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes. Jason Becker : Not Dead Yet is a feature-length documentaryWhen doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rocker Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldn’t live to see his 25th birthday. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes. Jason Becker : Not Dead Yet is a feature-length documentary film that tells the story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his dream of being a musician despite the most incredible odds. It is a story of dreams, love, and the strength of the human spirit. The film has been made with the full co-operation of Jason and the Becker family, who have given their consent for this to be the first feature-length documentary film about his life. They have provided their entire family archive of never-before-seen photos and footage. [Projextra.ca]… Expand

Director: Jesse Vile

Genre(s): Biography, Music, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 87 min

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Neil Genzlinger

Dec 13, 2012

This heartfelt documentary is also, more subtly, a tribute to the squadron of caregivers that has enabled Mr. Becker not only to survive for an extraordinarily long time but also to continue to compose music, using virtually the only part of him that still moves, his eyes. Read full review

Empire David Parkinson

Dec 10, 2012

An intense, emotional ride. Uplifting and inspiring. Read full review

Joshua Rothkopf

Dec 11, 2012

Inspiring heartbreaker of a documentary. Read full review

Michelle Orange

Dec 11, 2012

Expertly measured, emotional look at the life of a guitar prodigy cut down by ALS. Read full review

Farran Smith Nehme

Dec 13, 2012

Oddly, though, for a film so dedicated to celebrating what he can still accomplish, his early performing career gets a lot more emphasis than the music still being composed. And that's a pity, because what little we hear is entrancing. Read full review

Rick Groen

Dec 10, 2012

The film is an unremarkable exercise in craft dedicated to a thoroughly remarkable artist – the tale is sublime, the telling only serviceable. Read full review

Drew Hunt

Dec 10, 2012

Jesse Vile's film, despite its best intentions, is merely a serviceable extension of his own fandom. Read full review

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Jodeth

Jul 15, 2015

It's Jason freakin' Becker, man!!! The positive, energetic, humorous, and extremely talented musician who, unfortunately, got a paralyzing disease, called ALS, before reaching his prime as a guitarist. Even though, today, he's unable to be energetic, he's still humorous, extremely talented,It's Jason freakin' Becker, man!!! The positive, energetic, humorous, and extremely talented musician who, unfortunately, got a paralyzing disease, called ALS, before reaching his prime as a guitarist. Even though, today, he's unable to be energetic, he's still humorous, extremely talented, and keeps a positive attitude. Much kudos for his caregivers and friends that keep him going. He is an inspiration to many, including myself. In the film, it's mentioned that he did a show in Jackson, MS. My dad saw them there at Town Creek Saloon. He says he remembers two guys (supposedly Jason and Marty Friedman) playing really fast leads, but it was difficult to hear the notes due to the way sound behaves indoors. Anyway, all guitarists need to check out this film.… Expand

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