Fraser Syndrome & Me

USA | 2018 | 20 min • Documentary Short

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Documentary Shorts: REEL 2
Harkins Sedona 6 - Theatre 5 Tue, Feb 26, 2019 7:15 PM
The second of three Special Documentary Shorts programs. No specific theme, just good documentary film making worth watching!
Documentary Shorts: REEL 2
Harkins Sedona 6 - Theatre 6 Thu, Feb 28, 2019 1:20 PM
The second of three Special Documentary Shorts programs. No specific theme, just good documentary film making worth watching!
The Drummer and the Keeper
Harkins Sedona 6 -Theatre 1 Wed, Feb 27, 2019 4:00 PM
“The Drummer and the Keeper” is the winner of several audience choice awards from prestigious film festivals around the world. Recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the drummer of a rock band strikes up an unusual friendship with an institutionalized teen who is suffering from Asperger's Syndrome. Gabriel is a chaotic young rock drummer desperate to hide his recent bipolar diagnosis from his increasingly exasperated band mates. At the therapeutic mixed ability football game he's obliged to attend as part of his treatment Gabriel is spectacularly upended by goalkeeper Christopher, an institutionalised 17-year-old with Aspergers Syndrome. Having taken revenge, Gabriel faces expulsion — and the prospect of being sectioned — unless he "makes friends" with Christopher. This heartwarming story shows the strength of the human bond in the face of adversity.
The Drummer and the Keeper
Harkins Sedona 6 - Theatre 2 Fri, Mar 1, 2019 7:10 PM
“The Drummer and the Keeper” is the winner of several audience choice awards from prestigious film festivals around the world. Recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the drummer of a rock band strikes up an unusual friendship with an institutionalized teen who is suffering from Asperger's Syndrome. Gabriel is a chaotic young rock drummer desperate to hide his recent bipolar diagnosis from his increasingly exasperated band mates. At the therapeutic mixed ability football game he's obliged to attend as part of his treatment Gabriel is spectacularly upended by goalkeeper Christopher, an institutionalised 17-year-old with Aspergers Syndrome. Having taken revenge, Gabriel faces expulsion — and the prospect of being sectioned — unless he "makes friends" with Christopher. This heartwarming story shows the strength of the human bond in the face of adversity.
The Drummer and the Keeper
Harkins Sedona 6 - Theatre 5 Sun, Mar 3, 2019 4:15 PM
“The Drummer and the Keeper” is the winner of several audience choice awards from prestigious film festivals around the world. Recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the drummer of a rock band strikes up an unusual friendship with an institutionalized teen who is suffering from Asperger's Syndrome. Gabriel is a chaotic young rock drummer desperate to hide his recent bipolar diagnosis from his increasingly exasperated band mates. At the therapeutic mixed ability football game he's obliged to attend as part of his treatment Gabriel is spectacularly upended by goalkeeper Christopher, an institutionalised 17-year-old with Aspergers Syndrome. Having taken revenge, Gabriel faces expulsion — and the prospect of being sectioned — unless he "makes friends" with Christopher. This heartwarming story shows the strength of the human bond in the face of adversity.
Film Info
Event Type:Documentary Short
Release Year:2018
Run Time:20
Production Country:USA
Original Language:English
Trailer:https://vimeo.com/165192384
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Kyle Anne Grendys

Description

A documentary about a rare recessive gene disorder called Fraser Syndrome by a filmmaker living with it. Kyle Anne Grendys is only the 75th person to be born with the rare, recessive gene disorder. Having always felt alone in the world, she sets out on a journey to find her community and finally meets others just like her.