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202694 minPGdocumentary

You Can't Fly

202694 minPGdocumentary

Matt Lewis, known as Silverback Tarzan, navigates life after a near-fatal hang-gliding accident with the support of his partner Tara.

“Are you ready to get cosmic with Silverback Tarzan?”

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Matt Lewis, known as Silverback Tarzan, navigates life after a near-fatal hang-gliding accident with the support of his partner Tara.

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Josh Dylanwriter

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Follows Matt Lewis, aka Silverback Tarzan, as he comes to terms with being grounded following a near fatal hang-gliding accident. For someone with as much energy and “seize the day” drive as Tarzan, this isn’t easy, but, with the support of his loving partner Tara, Tarzan’s almost aggressive positivity wins through.

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