39 Pounds of Love
Written by admin2 on June 16th, 2007Filed under: Irked Videos
“The doctor thought I wouldn’t make it to the age of 6 . . .He just didn’t take into account that I have the soul of a Harley Davidson!” —Ami Ankilewitz
39 Pounds of Love is the inspirational and hilarious true story of a remarkable man and a remarkable journey. Ami Ankilewitz was diagnosed with an extremely rare and often fatal form of SMA/2 (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) that severely limits his physical growth and movement, yet at 38 years of age he continues to outlive a doctor’s prediction of life expectancy by 32 years. And counting…
Ami, who weighs only 39 pounds, works in Israel as a 3D animator and creates his art despite the fact that his bodily motion is limited to a single finger on his left hand. In doing so, he continues to redefine notions of a “limited” life. The film follows Ami’s journey in search of the doctor who predicted his early demise. Along his journey, Ami attempts to come to terms with another major incident from his past and to complete a lifelong dream: To finally ride a Harley Davidson.
39 Pounds of Love is an emotional roller coaster, a fascinating, humorous and truly inspirational ride through life with someone who embodies the very term, Carpe Diem (Seize the day).
If you haven’t seen it yet, go out and watch this film today.
As one film critic put it, “If you leave this film unmoved, you probably aren’t human.”
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Video footage: Get the Flash Player to see this player. The trailer for 39 Pounds of Love Get the Flash Player to see this player. A screening at U.N. headquarters for the UN Committee on Persons with Disabilities Get the Flash Player to see this player. A short clip of the now-famous Harley-Davidson motorcycle ride.
To read more about Ami, or to buy a copy of 39 Pounds of Love, visit http://www.39poundsoflove.com.
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