9000 Needles Explained
9000 Needles |
Director: | Doug Dearth |
Producer: | Kacy Andrews Michael Gleissner Caroleen Feeney Stephen Nemeth Igor Desyatnikov |
Music: | Laurence Tolhurst David Robbins |
Editing: | William T. Cartwright Jr. Doug Dearth Kristoffer Villarino |
Distributor: | Bigfoot Ascendant |
Runtime: | 83 minutes |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
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
Notes and References
- Web site: Doug . Dearth . 9000 Needles Documentary . April 22, 2011.
- Web site: Melody . Simpson . Documentary Review 9000 Needles . April 2, 2011 . April 4, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110427062515/http://www.hollywoodthewriteway.com/2011/04/documentary-review-9000-needles.html. 27 April 2011 . live.
- Web site: A Story of Hope, Courage and One Family's Unconventional Journey Toward Stroke Recovery; Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine to Host Free Screening . March 23, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110426180713/http://www.pr.com/press-release/295556. 26 April 2011 . live.
- Web site: 9000 Needles About the Film . March 22, 2011.
- Web site: 9000 Needles . March 23, 2011.
- Web site: 2010 Temecula Valley International Film Festival Winners . September 20, 2010 . March 22, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101227034010/http://vimooz.com/component/content/article/122-temecula-valley-international-film-festival/449-2010-temecula-valley-international-film-festival-winners.html . December 27, 2010 . dead . mdy-all .
- Web site: IFP and Slated announce 1st Ever Festival Genius Audience Award . November 9, 2010 . March 22, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110129004453/http://www.ifp.org/ifp-and-slated-announce-1st-ever-festival-genius-audience-award/ . January 29, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
- Web site: Melanie . Miller . 9,000 Needles: Award-Winning Documentary, Scottsdale Acupuncture specialist . January 19, 2011 . March 22, 2011.
- Web site: 9000 Needles . March 23, 2011.