Jessica Cox became the first person without arms to fly an airplane, demonstrating her independence and determination throughout her life.
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Jessica Cox became the first person without arms to fly an airplane, demonstrating her independence and determination throughout her life.
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Jessica Cox, born without arms, has become a prominent advocate for disability rights. Directed by Nick T. Spark, Right Footed follows her as she mentors children with disabilities in the United States and abroad. The film documents her work with Handicap International in Ethiopia and the Philippines, where she promotes the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the US Senate. Personal moments include supporting her mother Inez during her cancer battle and beginning married life with Patrick Chamberlain.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jessica Cox, the first armless pilot.
- Follow her advocacy for disability rights.
- See her support for her mother battling cancer.
Did You Know
- Jessica Cox was born without arms and learned to fly an airplane.
- The film won 17 awards at various film festivals.
- Right Footed premiered at the 2015 Mirabile Dictu Film Festival in Vatican City.
- Cox earned two black belts in martial arts.
- The film raised over $60,000 through two Indiegogo campaigns.
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Who directed the documentary Right Footed?
Right Footed was directed by Nick T. Spark.
What significant achievement did Jessica Cox accomplish?
Jessica Cox became the first person without arms to fly an airplane.
How many awards did Right Footed win at film festivals?
Right Footed won 17 awards in film festival competition.
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