In 1999 competitive racer Aaron Baker broke his neck in a motocross accident, leaving him completely paralyzed from the neck down. Despite doctor’s grim prognosis, over the next 16 years Aaron decided not to listen to those who said ‘he had a million-to-one odds of ever feeding himself again’ and instead, through painstaking effort, endeavored to regain as much mobility as possible.
This journey through the unknown took him from the depths of depression to the joys of cross country road tripping via tandem bicycle with his mother and friends, and finally, culminating in his opening a socially conscious low-cost gym focused on increasing mobility for the disabled.
Now, in COMING TO MY SENSES, we watch as Aaron takes one final journey which symbolizes his recovery: crossing a 20-mile tract of Death Valley unsupported on foot. But will he make it?
COMING TO MY SENSES is an extraordinarily compelling testament to the power of one man’s courage and tenacity in the face of overwhelming adversity. This feature is not only beautifully shot and scored by travel & adventure photographer & filmmaker Dominic Gill, incorporating over 16 years of Arron’s long road of painful recovery, personal tragedy and hard earned triumphs.
We are making this film to give voice to the more than 30 million Americans who report struggling with mobility each day. We are also making this film for those who are limited not by mobility but by fear, complacency, insecurity, public opinion, or just plain laziness. Aaron Baker has taught us to challenge our prognoses whatever
they may be, because in the end, only you can know what you are truly capable of.-Director Dominic Gill
This film drives home the lack of available, affordable resources to long-term exercise therapy that caters to the individual needs of the injured and disabled community in the wealthiest nation on earth.
I will post a full review and interview with Arron Baker and Director Dominic Gill in a follow up All Things Geek article. This is a film and cause that motivated me personally and in my humble opinion, we should all get behind. If only for the fact that any of us, our friends or family at any time, could suffer a severe debilitating injury and need the life saving support of affordable, long-term physical therapy and excersize.
Aaron’s gym, Center of Restorative Exercise, in Northridge California, (C.O.R.E) is an inclusive, affordable, integrated fitness facility that bridges the essential gap between rehabilitation & regular fitness.
For more on CORE visit. http://www.centerofrestorativeexercise.com/
Art Credit: Encompass Films