Raising Matty Christian
Christian de Rezendes
United States, 2014, 84 min.
In English.
This film is family friendly.
Official Selection - Arizona International Film Festival Official Selection - The disABILITIES Film Festival Official Selection - SENE Film Music and Arts Festival
This inspirational documentary profiles the life of Matthew G. Christian (1983-2009), known as 'Matty' from the town of Canton, Massachusetts, who was born without full limbs and a tongue. As told through interviews with his parents Allie and Jerry, brother Michael and several close friends and authority figures throughout his life, 'Raising Matty Christian' paints a portrait of an inspiring young man who never took no for an answer, achieved a great deal of success, and set out to live life to the fullest.
Category: Documentary.
Themes: Biography, Family, Health, Identity, Sports.
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