9000 Needles
2009 American film
- October 2009 (2009-10) (Louisville)
- September 16, 2011 (2011-09-16) (United States)
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9000 Needles is a 2009 documentary film about the story of a young husband and father and his family as they struggle to deal with the aftermath of a devastating stroke.[1][2] It was directed by Doug Dearth.
Background
The film documents the fate of Devin Dearth, a successful businessman and champion body builder who suffered a devastating stroke caused by a bleed in his brain stem, leaving him paralyzed on his right side, unable to walk, and with difficulty speaking.[3] With the help of his brother Doug (film director), they then travel to Tianjin, China to try a stroke rehabilitation center that uses acupuncture and traditional Chinese Medicine.[4]
Awards
- Dove Foundation: Five Doves family friendly review[5]
- Temecula Valley International Film Festival 2010 Best Documentary[6]
- Phoenix Film Festival 2010 Best Documentary and Audience Award [7]
- DocuWest Film Festival 2010 Best Feature Length Documentary[8]
- Louisville International Festival of Film 2009 1st runner-up: Audience Award[9]
- Cleveland International Film Festival 2010 1st runner-up: Audience Award
- Mammoth Film Festival 2009 1st Runner-Up: Best Documentary
References
- ^ Dearth, Doug. "9000 Needles Documentary". Retrieved April 22, 2011.
- ^ Simpson, Melody (April 2, 2011). "Documentary Review 9000 Needles". Archived from the original on 27 April 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ "A Story of Hope, Courage and One Family's Unconventional Journey Toward Stroke Recovery; Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine to Host Free Screening". Archived from the original on 26 April 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ "9000 Needles About the Film". Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ "9000 Needles". Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ "2010 Temecula Valley International Film Festival Winners". September 20, 2010. Archived from the original on December 27, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ "IFP and Slated announce 1st Ever Festival Genius Audience Award". November 9, 2010. Archived from the original on January 29, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ Miller, Melanie (January 19, 2011). "9,000 Needles: Award-Winning Documentary, Scottsdale Acupuncture specialist". Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ "9000 Needles". Retrieved March 23, 2011.
External links
- 9000 Needles at IMDb
- Official website
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