Guest guest Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 See inspiring film about hero for disabilitiesHi all: Thought I would pass this on... Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... See inspiring film about hero for disabilities Hi - I thought the following information might be of interest to you. " A Friend Indeed - The Bill Sackter Story " is an inspirational feature length documentary that was the #1 Audience Favorite at 5 consecutive film festivals and was screened at The Arc's National Convention. It tells the incredible true story about Bill Sackter's amazing journey from being abandoned in an institution to becoming a hero for people with disabilities. You can now watch it for free - please see the info below. Enjoy the film! -Lane Wyrick, director/editor ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::\ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: " A Friend Indeed - The Bill Sackter Story " Directed by Lane Wyrick Voted the #1 Audience Favorite in 5 Consecutive Film Festivals See the Full Feature-Length Documentary for Free! Now Playing on YouTube and at BillSackter.com A Special Invitation You are invited to view the full feature-length documentary " A Friend Indeed - The Bill Sackter Story " right now at BillSackter.com for free! This inspirational 90-minute documentary explores the unlikely real-life friendship between Bill Sackter (who was abandoned in an institution for 44 years for mild mental retardation), and Barry Morrow (a young idealistic college student who became Bill's legal guardian to keep Bill out of the institution), and how their relationship and Bill's unique embrace of life allowed Bill to become an internationally known hero for people with disabilities. It's a very funny, highly emotional, and ultimately uplifting experience for everyone to enjoy, and it's received great praise, many standing ovations at screenings around the country, and was voted the #1 Audience Favorite in 5 consecutive film festivals! Perhaps you remember the made-for-tv drama " Bill " (1981) starring Mickey Rooney and Dennis Quaid that portrayed the events in Bill And Barry's life, or maybe you've never heard of Bill Sackter. Now for the first time you have the chance to know the real Bill Sackter through actual film/video footage and photographs of Bill himself and interviews with those closest to him, told in a very entertaining and engaging way. It's an amazingly powerful film that will bring you to tears and leave you smiling. See Lane Wyrick's award-winning independent feature about friendship, faith, and the value of human compassion. To view the full length version of " A Friend Indeed - The Bill Sackter Story " please go to http://www.BillSackter.com ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Reviews " Watching this movie made me a better person...It's a story of redemption and uplift that immerses us in a gentle soul's very personal world. I guarantee you will find yourself bawling. " -- Bob - Kansas City Star Newspaper " My personal favorite and the sleeper hit of the Kansas International Film Festival is 'A Friend Indeed - The Bill Sackter Story'. It will touch your heart and bring you to tears. " Rating 4 Stars (out of 4) -- Cohen - Entertainment Spectrum & Kansas City Jewish Chronicle " There were few dry eyes in the house at the conclusion of the screening. Lane Wyrick has demonstrated a special gift in revealing Bill's life so completely, and the world needs this film! " Rating 5 Stars (out of 5) -- Deborah Ground Buckner - ANEVibe. com " It's a documentary that's just super-well-done. It's very moving, very emotional. I'm not embarrassed to say it brought me to tears. It really renews your positive outlook toward the human spirit. " -- Alden - Hardacre Film Festival Director ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: You Can Help Spread The Word Please forward this email to anyone you know that might be interested in seeing this inspirational documentary for free on YouTube and BillSackter.com Tell your social network friends about this wonderful documentary by posting a link to http://www.BillSackter.com (along with your comments) on your Facebook or Twitter page . Facebook members can also click the " Like " button below the full documentary video playing at http://www.BillSackter.com You can buy the Deluxe Edition DVD with over two hours of additional material, and by doing so you will also gain access to Exclusive Content on the BillSackter.com website - for more info go to: http://www.billsackter.com/Buy_The_DVD.html Also, please leave your comments below the YouTube version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded & v=iUfaB41xjao ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::\ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: For more information about " A Friend Indeed - The Bill Sackter Story, please visit: http://www.BillSackter.com ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::\ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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