The movie provides a riveting look into jasons life and how he has transcended his terminal diagnosis of als lou gehrigs diseas. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film that tells the incredible story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his dream of being a musician despite the most. This is a truly inspiring movie, and it is amazing to see the love a dedication shown not only by jasons mom and dad, but also his friends former girl friends. Philadelphian filmmaker jesse vile will be hoping that the uk cinematic release of his debut documentary jason becker. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film that tells the incredible story of a. Marty friedman talks about jason becker, speed metal symphony, and the birth of cacophony for the new documentary film jason becker. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film that tells the incredible story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his. Database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for jason becker. Starring jason becker, ehren becker, gary becker, joe satriani, steve vai and marty friedman.
Jason becker cannot speak or move but makes music with his eyes. This awardwinning documentary charts the inspirational story of rock guitar legend, jason becker. Not dead yet 2012 starring jason becker and marty friedman on dvd and bluray. Becker, a guitar wizard whose promising career was derailed by one of the most unforgiving afflictions there is, amyotrophic. This moving doc tells the incredible story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his dreams despite the most incredible odds. Not dead yet the 2012 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Jason becker film now available for download from alive mind cinema. Paul gilbert intense rock 2 reh video guitar lesson duration. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film directed by jesse vile about legendary guitarist jason becker and his 22yearlong battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. When doctors diagnosed 19yearold rock star jason becker with lou gehrigs disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldnt live to see his 25th birthday. This is a truly inspiring movie, and it is amazing to see the love a dedication shown not only by jason s mom and dad, but also his friends former girl friends. Not dead yet includes interviews with becker himself, his family and close friends and the many international musicians that hes worked with over the years.
Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film that tells the incredible story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his dream of being a musician despite the most incredible odds. Video 4min sec, jesse vile, director of a documentary about musician jason becker, describes the inspirational experience of. It is a story of dreams, love, and the strength of the human spirit. It has already won two awards at the 2012 cinequest film festival. Audience award for best documentary and special jury prize for documentary. Not my genre of music and to be honest i had never heard of jason becker but that is irrelevant. Not dead yet 2012 on 16 november, followed closely by its dvd release on 3 december courtesy of dogwoof films, will inspire viewers and raise awareness of the films extraordinary subject and guitar virtuoso, jason becker. Jason becker is a truly gifted musician and his life story is mindblowing and truly inspirational. Not dead yet a film by jesse vile available on dvd and on demand. Not dead yet videos trailer for the new documentary film jason becker. Not dead yet is the inspiring story of one mans unshakable dedication to rock and roll. This album is a testimony to jasons tenacity to never surrender.
The official trailer for the feature documentary film, jason becker. Jason becker not dead yet documentary now available for. The film, directed and produced by jesse vile, is neither a movie about guitarists, nor a movie about als. The film includes interviews with becker, his family and friends, and the various musicians hes worked with, including marty friedman, steve vai, joe satriani, richie kotzen, and steve hunter. Not dead yet follows the journey of becker, one of the most talented players ever to pick up the guitar. In the mid1980s, when rock guitarists resembled not grizzled bluesmen but tousled paganinis, jason becker was the real deal. The film charts the life of jason becker from his early years learning guitar, to wowing fellow students with his prowess at the talent show, to being chosen as guitarist in david lee roths band, to the diagnosis, and to where he is now, twenty years later. Official trailer for the new documentary film, jason becker. With jason becker, dan alvarez, ehren becker, gary becker. Not dead yet is a featurelength documentary film directed by jesse vile about legendary guitarist jason becker and his 22yearlong battle with. When doctors diagnosed 19yearold rock star jason becker with lou gehrigs disease, they said he would never make music again. When doctors diagnosed 19yearold rock star jason becker with lou gehrigs disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldnt live to.
Not dead yet follows the journey of becker, one of. Not dead yet is equal parts an engrossing rockdoc on a young virtuoso guitar players development and rise to fame in the early days of shred metal, and an inspiring story about him, and his amazing familys, courageous ability to continue to create and love life after lou gehrigs disease leaves him unable to move or speak just when his lifelong dream is finally within grasp. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 48 hours to finish it. The film was screened in various film festivals around. Not dead yet jason becker dan alvarez jesse vile 2012 jason becker, a 19yearold rock star, hears that he has lou gehrigs disease and will never make music again. As the mother of a son who passed from duchennes muscular dystrophy in 2012, i can tell you this movie will make you cry, laugh, and be simply astounded. Jason becker not dead yet 2012 imdb directed by jesse vile with jason becker dan alvarez ehren becker gary becker when doctors diagnosed 19yearold rock star jason becker with lou gehrigs disease they said he would never make music again 22 years later without the ability to move or to speak jason is alive and making music with his eyes. A featurelength documentary film about the life of jason becker entitled jason becker. The film includes footage from beckers childhood and his early days with guitarist marty friedman and the rock band cacophony. Not dead yet is the extraordinary story of guitar prodigy jason becker and his fight with the degenerative disease als. Please check his film not dead yet and his new record triumphant hearts, all of the sales are going to his medical and living expenses. Large database of subtitles for movies, tv series and anime at opensubtitles. If you arent familiar with jasons story, then be sure to watch his movie called not dead yet.
Jason becker not dead yet today was a lucky and interesting day. Not dead yet is equal parts an engrossing rockdoc on a young virtuoso guitar players development and rise to fame in the early days of shred metal, and an inspiring story about him, and his amazing familys, courageous ability to continue to create and love life after lou gehrigs disease leaves him unable to move or speak just when his lifelong dream is finally. Directed by jesse vile, the film features a cast that includes jason becker and steve vai. A person destined for super stardom at the age of 20, becker had recordings on shrapnel records, the most influential shred label of the 80s and 90s, and international tours under his belt.
Its a much bigger reason than anybody out there knows why hes still here. A prizewinner and audience favourite at hot docs, the newport beach film festival and more, and featuring interviews with industry heavyweights like mike varney and steve vai, jason becker. Not dead yet when doctors diagnosed 19yearold rock star jason becker with lou gehrigs disease, they said he would never make music again. Not dead yet pays hearty tribute to paganiniplaying shredders and offers up a blueprint for dedicated care in the home and community. The film charts the life of jason becker from his early years learning guitar, to wowing fellow students with his prowess at the talent show, to being chosen as guitarist in david lee roths band, to the diagnosis, and to where he.