NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: April 7, 2009
Cody Unser Documentary Oscar Qualifying Runs Scheduled in NYC and LA
(Albuquerque, NM) Christopher Productions and The Cody
Unser First Step Foundation are proud to announce that the theatrical
release of the documentary entitled, "CODY; The First Step" begins
Oscar Qualifying runs in LA County April 17th April 23rd, 2009 and
in New York City from May 1-May 7th, 2009.
CODY is a powerful documentary that charts the
extraordinary story of Cody Unser who was tragically struck with
Transverse Myelitis at the age of 12. The disease left her paralyzed
from the chest down. However, she refused to let that diagnosis
define her and instead at age 13 founded the Cody Unser First Step
Foundation to ensure that money would be raised to find a cure. For
the last five years Cody has lobbied state legislatures and Congress
to push for stem-cell research which offers the key to her own
recovery. During the film, Cody shares with the viewers her
determination to walk again. The film takes the viewers on an
intimate journey with Cody detailing her daily emotional and physical
struggles. The film also charts where science and politics
intersect. Visit <http://www.cufsf.org/>www.cufsf.org to see the trailer.
Cody Unser said, "I hope my story will shed some light
on what it is really like to live with paralysis. I also hope that
the film will lead to more research dollars so that paralysisnot
just for me, but for all people, will become a treatable and
reversible diagnosis. I want to thank all the people who have made
these Oscar Qualifying Runs possibleespecially Don Chalmers Ford,
the Off Shore Super Series Powerboat Racing Association, Johns
Hopkins Project Restore, and the Al Unser Jr. Children's Charities."
Chris Schueler, Director/Producer of CODY said, "Cody
Unser has become an inspiration to everyone associated with the
production. Despite her paralysis, Cody has not only remained
remarkably independent but has made some amazing accomplishments. I
am honored that Cody was willing to let our film crew into her life
and I am confident the documentary will forever change how the public
views people who are not disabled but rather differently abled."
Friday April 17- Thursday April 23, 2009
Laemmle's Town Center 5
17200 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
818-981-9811
Friday May 1- Thursday May 7th, 2009
IFC Center in New York
323 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10014
(212) 924-7771
