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201852 minPGdocumentary

A Life Unbound

201852 minPGdocumentary

A former NFL Cheerleader and a young boy recover from life-altering brain injuries using a new method that exceeds medical expectations.

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A former NFL Cheerleader and a young boy recover from life-altering brain injuries using a new method that exceeds medical expectations.

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Geordie Trifadirector

Geordie Trifawriter

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A former NFL Cheerleader and a young boy face the challenges of life after severe brain injuries. Both struggle with the limitations set by the medical system. They find a new path to recovery through an innovative method that exceeds traditional expectations. The documentary follows their journeys, detailing their experiences and the techniques that aid their healing. It runs for 52 minutes and was released in 2018.

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