Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (2012)

When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rock star Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes.

Director:

Jesse Vile

Writer:

Jesse Vile

Stars:

Jason Becker, Dan Alvarez, Ehren Becker

9 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jason Becker	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dan Alvarez	...	Himself
Ehren Becker	...	Himself
Gary Becker	...	Himself
Pat Becker	...	Herself
Ron Becker	...	Himself
Mike Bemesderfer	...	Himself
Gregg Bissonette	...	Himself
Matt Blackett	...	Himself
Nate Fox	...	Himself
Marty Friedman	...	Himself
Steve Hunter	...	Himself
Richie Kotzen	...	Himself
Dave Lopez	...	Himself
Jimmy O'Shea	...	Himself

Storyline

A documentary film about the extraordinary life of a famous, musical prodigy who has been battling against Lou Gehrig's Disease for 22 years. A paralyzing, terminal illness with no real treatment or cure, it has trapped Jason inside of his body for over 15 years; unable to move, unable to speak, and unable to play the instrument which propelled him to international stardom at just 19 years of age. Using an eye communication system invented by his father, Jason is able to escape the confines of his own body and release the music that is trapped inside of his mind.

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Taglines:

It's a much bigger reason than anybody out there knows why he's still here. But he's still here.

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | Music

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 November 2012 (UK)

Also Known As:

Jason Becker: Akoma zontanos

Filming Locations:

Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Opus Pocus Films,Opus Pocus Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

6-Track Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Won Best Feature Documentary at the 2012 Chicago International Movies and Music Festival.

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Soundtracks

Meet Me In the Morning
Words & Music by Bob Dylan
Performed by Jason Becker
Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Courtesy of Jason Becker

User Reviews

A truly remarkable man with a remarkable family

Being a huge music fan, I knew of Jason Becker but was never a big fan of the 80s neoclassical metal genre and was not familiar with his music. Now I realize what a remarkably talented musician he is. At the age of 20, he was following in Steve Vai's footsteps with David Lee Roth. Fortunately his musical talents extend far beyond fretboard dexterity; he is a very gifted composer and is able to continue using that gift. The documentary provides a window into how Becker copes with ALS and how his family and friends both support him and receive inspiration from him. I found this to be a moving documentary, and really wanted to be able to tell Becker what an amazing individual he is.