When Jason DaSilva was diagnosed with a severe form
of multiple sclerosis at 25, his legs were literally taken
from beneath him, forcing him to confront some
harsh realities about his future. He was a filmmaker
who travelled the world and now had to face that he
couldn’t brush his teeth without help. He wonders if
he can find love with someone who can see past his
physical challenges. Turning the camera on himself, he
documents a seven-year struggle with a disease that
has no cure and a world filled with increasing obstacles.
The result is a very personal, ambitious and genuine
view of a life that takes nothing for granted. Not only are
DaSilva’s daily challenges recorded, he self-reflexively
shows his physical struggle with trying to construct this
documentary. Nothing is kept hidden, which makes the
victories and miracles we witness all the more inspiring.
Alexander Rogalski, Hot Docs
Director Jason DaSilva will participate
in a Skype Q&A.