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Childhood came easily to Ari Kinarthy, growing up as he did in a loving family environment that made him feel like time was limitless—until he was diagnosed with type-2 spinal muscular atrophy. Now, at 34, Kinarthy is a hugely accomplished music composer living with a condition that continues to weaken his muscles progressively, making him acutely aware of his own mortality. But what scares him most is not being able to tell his story before he’s gone. In an effort to leave an impactful legacy, he ambitiously undertakes a new composition inspired by his life’s most treasured moments.
The task is daunting, but with Kinarthy’s singular musical abilities and the gift of articulating his life story with vulnerability and creativity, the project unfolds as a profound example of true collaboration and the extraordinary beauty that emerges when we are driven to connect with people on a deep, human, emotional level through art.

Credits

  • Director(s)

    • Nathan Drillot
    • Jeff Lee Petry
  • Producer(s)

    • Nathan Drillot
    • Jeff Lee Petry
  • Executive Producer(s)

    • Ólafur Arnalds
  • Writer(s)

    • Ari Kinarthy
    • Nathan Drillot
    • Jeff Lee Petry
  • Editor(s)

    • Benjamin Schuetze
    • Graham Fortin
  • Cinematography

    • Nathan Drillot
    • Jeff Lee Petry
    • Kaayla Whachell
  • Composer

    • Ari Kinarthy
  • Sound

    • Eugenio Battaglia

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