Project Detail

Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

Synopsis

A documentary film about the extraordinary life of a famous, musical prodigy who has been battling against Lou Gehrig's Disease for 22 years. A paralyzing, terminal illness with no real treatment or cure, it has trapped Jason inside of his body for over 15 years; unable to move, unable to speak, and unable to play the instrument which propelled him to international stardom at just 19 years of age.
Using an eye communication system invented by his father, Jason is able to escape the confines of his own body and release the music that is trapped inside of his mind.

Details

Year
2012
Type of film
Features
Running time
87 mins
Director
Jesse Vile
Producer
Jesse Vile
Executive Producer
Oli Harbottle, Dennis Joyce
Editor
Gideon Gold
Director of Photography
Carl Burke
Sound
Dario Swade
Music
Connie Farr, Dario Swade
Principal cast
Jason Becker, Gary Becker, Pat Becker, Ron Becker

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Opus Pocus Films

53 Kynaston Road
London
N16 0EB

Sales Company

Dog Woof

Unit 211
Hatton Square Business Centre
16-16a Baldwins Gardens
London
EC1N 7RJ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 7252
Fax: +44 (0)20 7691 7682

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