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Satellite Venue: AFS Cinema
6259 Middle Fiskville Rd
When professional mountain biker Paul Basagoitia suffers a devastating spinal cord injury (SCI), his life is changed in an instant. Discovering that he's become paralyzed, Paul begins a grueling battle against his own body and mind, in the hope of one day being able to walk again. His excruciating recovery unfolds in real time through raw, intimate footage— much of which was filmed by Paul himself—as we see him fight through the agonies of an unpredictable journey and uncertain future. A chorus of other diverse SCI survivors weaves through the film, shining light on the struggles that Paul now faces. After years of relentless hard work, intense physical therapy, and even controversial stem cell treatments, Paul slowly begins to build a new life for himself. Any One of Us shows how lives can change forever in the blink of an eye— and the resilience, grit, and determination it takes to stay open to life's possibilities, even under the most trying of circumstances.
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Director
Fernando Villena
Credits
Director: Fernando Villena
Executive Producer: Scott Bradfield, Charlie Rosene, Paul Basagoitia, Aaron Lutze, Jim Sayer, Werner Brell
Producer: Nate Nash, Ben Bryan
Cinematographer: Anthony Vitale
Editor: Rose Corr
Sound Designer: Keith White
Music: Turtle
Principal Cast: Paul Basagoitia, Nichole Munk, Cameron Zink, Jesse Billauer, Sam Willoughby, Xander Mozejewski, Steph Aiello, Mike Mac, Annette Ross, Aaron Baker
Additional Credits: Field Audio: Ryan Agostino, Music Supervisor: Jonathan Hecht, Graphic Design & Animation: Catherine Chesters, Line Producer: Chad Stanley, Associate Producer: Susann Haustein, Post Production Supervisor: Isabella Franca, Visual Effects and Finishing Supervisor: Jeremy Hunt, Assistant Editor: Gavin Telles, Jordan Bracewell, Colorist: Beau Leon, Editorial Consultant: Joe Bini
Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Film Badge
Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Interactive Badge, Film Festival Wristband
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Sports
Screening Section: Documentary Spotlight
Screening Format: Documentary Feature
Country: Canada, Mexico, Netherlands, United States
Language: English
Runtime: 88:09 mins