SAN DIEGO — A new documentary about leg limb loss is showing the world that amputees can live life without limits. In time for the Paralympics in Paris in late August 2024, the 90-minute documentary feature film "The Power of Sports for Amputees" premieres on Tuesday, August 6.
The film focuses on abilities, not disabilities. The film follows the struggles and successes of three people. Carson Fox is a teen wanting to continue to play on his high school's football team and join his track team. James Dixon of Absolute Motivation whose purpose is to thrive in life and to get others to do the same. Beatriz Hatz, a Paralympic Athlete, worked for years to obtain a spot on her USA Track Team going to the Paris Paralympics.
"It was terrifying," said Carson Fox who was dumbstruck when a nagging pain led to the discovery of a cancerous tumor in his leg. At fifteen years old, the athlete faced a life-changing moment. "Memorial Day of 2021 we had to amputate my left leg above the knee," said Carson.
"He is a champion because of his grit and his determination," said San Diego filmmaker Marci Krown. The film will also share information from some non-profit organizations that are providing resources to the Amputee Community. Some of these include the Challenged Athlete Foundation (CAF), Angel City Sports, Move United and the Amputee Coalition.
"I have so many emotions of excitement, as I've been working on this project since October of 2022 and it's finally coming to fruition. I look forward to sharing a different perspective on Leg Amputees to the non-disabled community while sharing resources to the Amputee Community that they may not have known about. And to let everyone know that Sports is an incredible way to get to learn about the Amputee Community," said Marci.
The film's main sponsor is befree. The company was started by two women, Nicole Puzzo and Joanne Dicamillo. They've developed a product called, "ZipOns", a functional adaptive clothing solution for those with limited mobility. Joanne stated, "We are proud to sponsor and support this amazing documentary about the importance of athletics for amputees and the challenges they face."
The film follows the journey of Beatriz Hatz. "She's got a lot of spirit she's got a lot of spunk," said Marci about the Paralympic Athlete who worked for years to grab a spot on the USA Track Team and just qualified for the Paris Paralympics. "Oh my gosh, I almost cried actually," said Marci.
Carson Fox had never been featured in a movie before. "This is my first one. I'm excited to see how it turns out," said Carson. In just a few months, Carson heads off to compete at a collegiate level. "I am going to the University of Alabama to run Track and Field," said Carson.
"Carson's spirit is off the charts," said Marci.
Krown Family Films will host a film event at the Encore Event Center, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 6 pm - 9:30 pm. Tickets need to be purchased online ahead of time. The Encore Event Center is located at 8253 Ronson Road in San Diego. Parking at the event location is free. The event will consist of appetizers, desserts, beverages, networking and a live and online silent auction. The price for this event is $60/person. For more information, click here.
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