Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film directed by. Not dead yet includes interviews with becker himself, his family and close friends and the many international musicians that hes worked with over the years. The film chronicles the amazing life of jason beckerchild prodigy, genius musician, and 20year survivor of als. Not my genre of music and to be honest i had never heard of jason becker but that is irrelevant. When doctors diagnosed 19yearold rock star jason becker with lou gehrigs disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldnt live to. Not dead yet is equal parts an engrossing rockdoc on a young virtuoso guitar players development and rise to fame in the early days of shred metal, and an inspiring story about him, and his amazing familys, courageous ability to continue to create and love life after lou gehrigs disease leaves him unable to move or speak just when his lifelong dream is finally within grasp. This awardwinning documentary charts the inspirational story of rock guitar legend, jason becker. A documentary film about session and touring musicians that are hired by well established and famous bands and artists like metallica, kiss, and billy joel.
But hes still here when doctors diagnosed 19yearold rock star jason becker with lou gehrigs disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldnt live to see his 25th birthday. Not the most polished of the strangebrain movies, but when you consider there was no script i think youll agree the end result holds its own well enough. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film that tells the. The film has been made with the full cooperation of jason and the. Not dead yet a film by jesse vile available on dvd and on demand. Jan, 2011 official trailer for the new documentary feature film jason becker. Not dead yet pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released jason becker.
It has already won two awards at the 2012 cinequest film festival. Jason becker was an extraordinarily talented guitarist whose skill caught the attention of the rock. It is a beautifully constructed and intimate film that will make you feel privileged to have discovered jason becker. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film that tells the story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his dream of being a musician despite the most incredible odds. This heartfelt documentary tells the story of metalrock prodigy jason becker, who was still in high school in.
Official trailer for the new documentary feature film jason becker. When doctors diagnosed 19yearold rock star jason becker with lou gehrigs disease. Jan 21, 2012 not the most polished of the strangebrain movies, but when you consider there was no script i think youll agree the end result holds its own well enough. Not dead yet stars jason becker, dan alvarez the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 27 min, and received a score of 70 out of 100 on metacritic. The full interview is available in the bonus features of the dvd available now from. The year is 1989, and all the dreams of jason becker. It is a story of dreams, love, and the strength of the human spirit. The film includes footage from beckers childhood and his early days with guitarist marty friedman and the. Not dead yet when doctors diagnosed 19yearold rock star jason becker with lou gehrigs disease, they said he would never make music again. In the mid1980s, when rock guitarists resembled not grizzled bluesmen but tousled paganinis, jason becker was the real deal.
Jason becker talks about cacophony, david lee roth, not. Hes on the cover of every guitar magazine and is being hailed by critics as a genius and the next greatest rock guitarist in the world. Click the watch on netflix button to find out if jason becker. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film that tells the incredible story of a guitar. March 3, 2012 marked the world premiere of the feature film, jason becker. Not dead yet pays hearty tribute to paganiniplaying shredders and. Jason becker, a 19yearold rock star, hears that he has lou gehrigs disease and will never make music again. Becker, a guitar wizard whose promising career was derailed by one of the most unforgiving afflictions there is, amyotrophic. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film directed by jesse vile about legendary guitarist jason becker and his 22yearlong battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This film doesnt wallow in self pity,of how jason should be considered a great,it just enhances his. Jason becker cannot speak or move but makes music with his eyes. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film that tells the incredible story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his. Sheffield docfest, full frame documentary film festival and the hamptons.
Not dead yet 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Not dead yet pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes. Not dead yet is initially motivated by awe at its subjects former. Jason becker not dead yet dvd fragment of the documentary. With jason becker, dan alvarez, ehren becker, gary becker. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film that tells the incredible story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his dream of being a musician despite the most incredible odds. September 16, 20 by john parks more jason beckers story is totally open to interpretation by the eyes or ears of those who learn about him. Starring jason becker, ehren becker, gary becker, joe satriani, steve vai and marty friedman. This may not be the best edited or most professional of the professional documentary films, but the story needs none of the over dramatic things that come with big.
This heartfelt documentary tells the story of metalrock prodigy jason becker, who was still in high school in richmond, california when his stunning live. Joe satriani talks about jason beckers playing from the new documentary film jason becker. When doctors diagnosed 19yearold rock star jason becker with lou gehrigs disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldnt live to see his 25th birthday. Jasons childhood dream of making and performing music has come true. Audience award for best documentary and special jury prize for documentary. Jason becker talks about cacophony, david lee roth, not dead. The year is 1989, and 19year old jason becker from richmond, california has just been offered the biggest rock guitar job on the planet. Video 4min sec, jesse vile, director of a documentary about musician jason becker, describes the inspirational experience of. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film that tells the incredible story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his dream of being a musician despite the most. Somehow jasons parents knew that they would need to preserve him for posterity because the family movie montages and audio recordings from nearly birth to. Jason becker talks about cacophony, david lee roth, not dead yet movie, signature guitar and much more. Sep 16, 20 jason becker talks about cacophony, david lee roth, not dead yet movie, signature guitar and much more.
Jason s childhood dream of making and performing music has come true. The film includes footage from beckers childhood and his early days with guitarist marty friedman and the rock band cacophony. Not dead yet 2012 starring jason becker and marty friedman on dvd and bluray. Twentytwo years later, jason cannot speak or move but makes music with his eyes. An account of a career, if not a life, cut short by als commonly known as lou gehrigs disease, jesse viles jason becker. Not dead yet 2012 cast and crew jason becker, a 19yearold rock star, hears that he has lou gehrigs disease and will never make music again. Joe satriani talks about jason becker s playing from the new documentary film jason becker. When doctors diagnosed 19yearold rock star jason becker with lou gehrigs disease, they said he would.
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