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Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 27m
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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.
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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... Read allWhen 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.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.

IMDb RATING
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1.2K
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  • Director
    • Jesse Vile
  • Writer
    • Jesse Vile
  • Stars
    • Jason Becker
    • Dan Alvarez
    • Ehren Becker
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jesse Vile
  • Writer
    • Jesse Vile
  • Stars
    • Jason Becker
    • Dan Alvarez
    • Ehren Becker
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    • 3User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 6 nominations

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    Jason Becker
    Jason Becker
    • Selfas Self
    Dan Alvarez
    • Selfas Self
    Ehren Becker
    • Selfas Self
    Gary Becker
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    Pat Becker
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    Ron Becker
    • Selfas Self
    Mike Bemesderfer
    • Selfas Self
    Gregg Bissonette
    • Selfas Self
    Matt Blackett
    • Selfas Self
    Nate Fox
    • Selfas Self
    Marty Friedman
    Marty Friedman
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    Steve Hunter
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    Richie Kotzen
    • Selfas Self
    Dave Lopez
    • Selfas Self
    Jimmy O'Shea
    • Selfas Self
    Jim Ocean
    • Selfas Self
    Serrana Pilar
    • Selfas Self
    Joe Satriani
    Joe Satriani
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    • Director
      • Jesse Vile
    • Writer
      • Jesse Vile
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    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. —Anonymous
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      • It's a much bigger reason than anybody out there knows why he's still here. But he's still here.
    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Biography
      • Music
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      When director Jesse Vile first approached Jason Becker about doing the film, Becker was reluctant at first because several other people had attempted to make films in the past and gave up. To try and convince him, Vile accessed as much available online content as possible and created a teaser trailer based on his vision for the film. Jason loved it and gave him the green light.
    • Soundtracks
      It's Showtime
      Written by Jason Becker & David Lee Roth

      Performed by David Lee Roth

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews3

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    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.
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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2013 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jason Becker: yhä elossa
    • Filming locations
      • Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Opus Pocus Films
      • Opus Pocus Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,294
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $319
      • Dec 16, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,080
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 6-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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