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39 POUNDS OF LOVE

Dani Menkin

USA 2005 74 35mm Color

Film description

The film tells the story of Ami Ankilewitz,a 3-D animator in Israel whose bodily motion is limited to a single finger on his left hand.At birth,Ami was diagnosed with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, later diagnosed as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and was predicted to survive only to the age of 6. Now, thirty years later, he leaves the woman he loves and returns to the United States to confront the childhood doctor who predicted his early demise.Along the way,he comes to terms with a major incident from his past and pursues a lifelong dream:to ride a Harley Davidson.39 Pounds of Loveis an emotional roller coaster, a fascinating,humorous and inspirational ride through life with someone who truly embodies the motto carpe diem(seize the day)...

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CAST & CREW

DANI MENKIN

SPONSORS

COSMOTE
Alphabank
Fischer
Aegean

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