Film Lens
Danny is a Canadian documentary film directed by Aaron Zeghers and Lewis Bennett, released in 2019. The film presents a portrait of Zeghers's uncle, Danny Ryder, through VHS footage that Ryder recorded of himself in the 1990s. This personal archive captures Ryder's life during his battle with leukemia, offering an intimate glimpse into his experiences and emotions during this time.
The film runs for 50 minutes and is compiled entirely from the footage recorded by Ryder. It received a nomination for Best Canadian Documentary at the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards in 2019, reflecting its recognition within the Canadian film community.
Why Watch
- •Meet Danny Ryder through his own VHS recordings.
- •See a personal story of battling leukemia.
- •Find out about the impact of personal archives.
Did You Know
•Danny Ryder recorded himself on VHS during the 1990s.
•The film has a runtime of 50 minutes.
•It was nominated for a Vancouver Film Critics Circle award in 2019.
Perfect For
Documentary enthusiastsFans of personal storiesHealth and illness narratives