Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet

2012 • 86 minutos

Información de esta película

When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rock star Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldn't live to see his 25th birthday. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes. This is the incredible story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his dream of being a musician despite the most incredible odds.

Valoraciones y reseñas

A captivating and heartfelt story of the life of one rock n' roll/metal's most brilliant guitarists. With the passion and joy of playing music Jason Becker conquers past with the power of will even through the struggle of physical inability, showing a fiery, pure spirit and an enduring invictful soul straight through it alll.

I grew up in the Bay Area and was hugely into Metal, Jason was a god on guitar everyone knew it even people Like Marty Freidman who is also a Guitar god. Then he got ALS and I forgot and so did you. I won't lie watching this made me cry like a baby and also it made me so grateful for the years of great health I've had. Jason was robbed of so much but yet he's still here. I don't know if I would or could be in his shoes!

A most triumphant heart and guitar virtuoso who has risen up against the odds. The life story of Jason Becker has become a source of personal inspiration for me, beyond what many people with ever be able to understand. Because of yet unknown causes (still working on finding out exactly why) my arms and legs are beginning to fail me. Back in early October, in my head I had decided to give up and throw in the towel. Even thought about a plan to check myself out of the Hotel California. I had decided that without the use of my hands, or the ability to stand and walk, that life would not be worth living. By the grace of God, events took place that were both devastating (a long time friend and martial arts brother took his own life)... as well as part of the education and inspiration that would propel me toward making the decision to keep fighting and stay in the game. Jason Becker has been beyond instrumental (pun very much intended) in my life and the gratitude and appreciation I have for his music and this documentary are beyond measure.