39 Pounds of Love (2005)

Director:

Dani Menkin

Writers:

Ilan Heitner (co-writer)
Dani Menkin (writer)

Release Date:

8 April 2005 (Israel)

Genre:

Documentary | Biography

Tagline:

At birth he was given 6 years to live... at 34, he takes the journey of a lifetime.

Plot:

This is the story of Ami, a man who while unable to move any part of his body, still manages to move each and every one of us, as he teaches us a part of life's intimate dance.

Plot Keywords:

Love | Journey | Animator | Muscular Dystrophy | Harley Davidson

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Ami Ankilewitz

...

Himself

Runtime:

70 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Hebrew | Spanish

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:Unrated | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Company:

HBO/Cinemax Documentary

Trivia:

Dani Menkin first saw Ami in a Tel Aviv bar, and was instantly drawn to him. Arranging to meet Ami at his home some days later, Dani began a friendship with Ami that would eventually lead to making the film.

very fine touching and poignant

We found 39 pounds of love to be a very inspirational, sad, poignant moving, uplifting, and well presented documentary .. made us really appreciate the life we live, and recognize the power of love -- it is hard to fathom how anyone can be so hopeful in real life -- this is an excellent film that was able to capture the angst fear and hope of the main characters! we highly recommend this,, however the viewer should realize that it will not be a fun time, but a thought provoking time...Menkin did an excellent job, i read it was his first film, which is really quite amazing. I look forward to seeing other films he will produce- I think Menkin has a future in the film industry..