Marie Uguay
Reflections on writing, life and death with French Canadian poet Marie Uguay, who would die of bone cancer shortly after the making of this film.
After being diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer, racecar driver Dave Smith gets back behind the wheel. At 70 years old, he sets out to win his home town’s race, the infamous Canada 200.
Reflections on writing, life and death with French Canadian poet Marie Uguay, who would die of bone cancer shortly after the making of this film.
This moving film for Stand Up To Cancer follows The Wanted's Tom Parker as he and his family learn to live with Tom's brain tumour diagnosis and Tom arranges a star-studded charity concert.
With 2 Olympic gold medals, 5 world championships and 36 world cup race wins - Aksel Lund Svindal is one of the greatest alpine skiers in history. But does being a great skier give you an edge in Porsche auto racing?
Childhood leukemia, which accounts for 30% of childhood cancer, affects the lives of three in every 100,000 children. Of those affected, 20% do not survive, and these statistics have remained unchanged for over 20 years. But there's a way we can improve this outcome: through research.
Kings of the Turf is a 1941 American short documentary film about horse racing, directed by Del Frazier. This entry in The Sports Parade series shows us how Mortimer, a Standardbred horse, is trained for harness racing. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject.
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In June 2022, comedian Rhod Gilbert was diagnosed with a little-known form of head and neck cancer. This is the story of his intimate, inspiring and humorous journey through treatment.
Documents the true story of the final weeks of rehearsal for the Young at Heart Chorus in Northampton, MA, and many of whom must overcome health adversities to participate. Their music goes against the stereotype of their age group. Although they have toured Europe and sang for royalty, this account focuses on preparing new songs for a concert in their hometown.
A look at NASCAR Grand National stock car racing circa 1976-7. The stars include Richard Petty, David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, Bobby Allison, and Buddy Baker, and includes upstart female racer Janet Guthrie. The sport in the mid-1970s was undergoing a surge of national popularity after Petty and Pearson crashed fighting for the win within sight of the checkered flag of the 1976 Daytona 500, telecast live on ABC Sports, and the surging interest triggered renewed media interest in the sport.
An intimate journey of a 37-year-old Cristina, as fate brings to her life both a new love and an unbeatable challenge. Determined to pass on a message of hope and a 'live in the now' mentality, Cristina's second cancer takes a toll on her diminishing body, however her love for Bruce only grows. Bruce stands by her side while juggling work and financial strains. The film follows Cristina's journey into her deep AMOUR, one that supports and lifts her up. If she had to choose between finding this deep and pure love and having cancer, or being cancer free but never experiencing true love... what would she choose? Her shocking answers are captured by veteran filmmaker Michèle Ohayon on camera.
The extraordinary moving story of Toni Crews, a young mum with a rare terminal cancer who charted her illness online before donating her body for medical research and public dissection.
Kazuo Nishii, renowned editor and photography critic, died in 2001 of stomach cancer. Two months earlier he contacted Naomi Kawase, whose works he admired, to document the remaining weeks of his life. Kawase visits him in the hospital and films the progression of his sickness and the conversations between the two.
Over 130 racers and teams assembled in Johnson Valley, California in 2012 to do battle in the desert and race for the coveted title of "King" through some of the most difficult rock trails in the world, and vast expanses of harsh desert. With 160 miles between then and the checkered flag, the competition would be fierce. In addition to the unlimited class racing, the KOH "Every Man Challenge" in Stock and Modified Class would take to the desert in search of an overall victor.
Get behind the wheel alongside some of Ultra4's fastest teams as you ride along with an inside look at what it is like to run one of the hardest off road races on planet earth, the King of the Hammers. Over 100 teams would take part in the race that would determine who would be King in Johnson Valley, CA. In addition, motorcycle riders and stock/ modified vehicles from around the world would gather to compete in the newly created King of the Motos & EMC/UTV competition, pitting them against not only each other, but over 150 miles of harsh desert with no outside assistance.
In this new production, Johanne is now facing a fourth cancer diagnostic. Despite having to fight this battle again, the 60-year-old wants to help others with workshops where she shares her doubts and thoughts. When she is asked how many times can you fight cancer, the warrior answers: “As many times as you can survive!”
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The Autodrome in St-Eustache is one of Quebec's cultural landmarks and it is a huge asset to the city's economy. In 2019, the autodrome, the most popular racetrack in Canada, will have to close its doors following a decision that was made by the city council, leaving Quebec’s racing enthusiasts without a racing circuit.
The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.
It's 24 hours of pure exhilaration, complete exhaustion, and it's not for the faint of heart or the ill-prepared. It is the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. But before you win it, you have to master finishing it. This film chronicles the dedication, the determination and the spirit required to not just survive 3,000 grueling miles, but to be in a position to win one of the greatest races in history.
Cancer: Few words are more feared. But in her sharply researched, deftly humorous message of hope, survivor Meghan O’Hara changes the way we think about this terrifying disease, showing that it’s time to stop being afraid of cancer and time to make cancer afraid of us. Following her diagnosis, O’Hara met neurologist Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, who was diagnosed with brain cancer while doing cancer research. Together they explore daily Western behaviors that are linked to 70% of cancer deaths: smoking, processed foods, stress, contaminants, and lack of exercise. Narrated and executive produced by Morgan Freeman, “The C Word” is an unflinching look at our complacency with cancer culture, the vibrant cast of characters who are changing the game, and the tools we already have to beat the dreaded scourge of our time.