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Synopsis

Doctors told Jason Crigler's family that if he survived the night after his brain injury, there would not be much left of him.

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Why Watch

  • See Jason Crigler's inspiring recovery story.
  • Meet musicians like Norah Jones and Marshall Crenshaw.
  • Follow the family's fight against medical odds.

Did You Know

  • Jason Crigler suffered a brain injury in 2004 while performing.
  • The film premiered at the 2008 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.
  • Norah Jones hosted a benefit concert for Jason's medical expenses.
  • The film won the Audience Choice Award at the Independent Film Festival of Boston.

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Who directed the documentary Life. Support. Music.?

Eric Daniel Metzgar directed the documentary Life. Support. Music.

When did Life. Support. Music. premiere?

Life. Support. Music. premiered at the 2008 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina.

What awards did Life. Support. Music. win?

Life. Support. Music. won the Audience Choice Award at the Independent Film Festival of Boston and the ENEL Cuore Award for Best Social Documentary at the Rome International Film Festival.

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