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202592 minGdocumentary

Disability Inclusion

Ghost Boy

202592 minGdocumentary

Three years after slipping into a coma at age 12, Martin Pistorius awoke unable to communicate, despite being fully aware of his surroundings.

Disability Inclusion

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Three years after slipping into a coma at age 12, Martin Pistorius awoke unable to communicate, despite being fully aware of his surroundings.

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Rodney Ascher

Rodney Ascherdirector

Rodney Ascher

Rodney Ascherwriter

Benedikt Sebastiancast

Buffy Visickcast

Gordon Rocks

Gordon Rockscast

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At age 12, Martin Pistorius fell into a coma and remained unconscious for three years. When he awakened, he could not communicate, but he was fully aware of his surroundings. Directed by Rodney Ascher, "Ghost Boy" recounts Pistorius' struggle to connect with the world after his return to consciousness and the challenges he faced in achieving his independence. The film runs for 92 minutes and was released in 2025.

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