They also found joy, brotherhood and the knowledge that life, even when imperfect, is always worth the ride. Darius went to the shore on his trip out west. To become Oscar nomination eligible, the movie has to be shown in 14 cities for three consecutive days, and Columbia will be one of those cities. In the credits, movies goers will see the late Murray Marcus, the father of Toni Elkins, because he supported the movie. Mario died of the disease at the age of Their goals were threefold: raise awareness of Duchenne, help support legislation guaranteeing a living wage for professional caregivers, and give Weems the trip of a lifetime.
Smalley wanted to create a lasting documentary film of the crew's experience in order to raise awareness of the disorder - and the need for more research - among young people. The documentary also would help raise funds.
But there was also an opportunity for a bigger message connected to the 15th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA. Logan Smalley and Weems decided to use the trip to grade the wheelchair accessibility of popular tourist destinations.
Most coverage was fairly fluffy," says Jim Baker, press secretary of United Cerebral Palsy UCP , which contributed financial and logistical support to the project after hearing about it from a trustee. In addition, the Darius Goes West crew promoted the "Who Will Care" campaign - an initiative by a professional caregivers group and UCP in sup- port of a bill to increase caregivers' wages - by giving out bracelets.
However, when they arrived back home they discovered that Full Effects a company similar to West Coast Customs , had created a custom wheelchair with all the souped-up features Darius had asked for.
The documentary that Smalley made of their trip across the US, Darius Goes West , is a portrayal of courage in the face of uncertainty, and the bond of friendship. They began to show the documentary at film festivals, and in each audience teachers and principals approached Darius and his friends, asking how they and their students could get involved in the Darius Goes West project. They created the Know About It! Program, where teachers can download curricula and lesson plans for their students.
The lesson plans teach students about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and the research to find a cure, the Disability Rights Movement, and how to bring Darius to their school. Darius is now a full-time ambassador, working to educate people about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, accessibility issues across America, and the value of perseverance. Darius is turning nineteen this year, and he and his friends are celebrating his birthday by touring the country and doing their best to sell the DVD.
The entire journey will be recorded, and if there is a story at the end of their DVD year, September 27, , and they will make a second DVD. Essays on Heroism. Watch our short introduction video for more information. Ilse Bing was known as the queen of the Leica. Our gallery features art in the theme of heroism.
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