37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL Oct 30-Nov 3, 2024

37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL October 30-November 3, 2024

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This touching documentary from Emmy Award–winning producers chronicles young James Ragan’s fight to live after a terminal diagnosis of osteosarcoma, a rare and deadly form of cancer. Even in the face of multiple surgeries and experimental treatments, James commits to getting the very most from his tragically short life, working with his family to advocate for childhood cancer research, and leaving a legacy he hopes will far outlast his 20 years. Discussion with filmmakers Geraldine Moriba-Meadows and Jamila Paksima, and Dr. Kimberly Dunsmore (U.Va.)

Presented by U.Va. Health System

Date

Saturday, November 7

Time

11:00 AM

Location

UVA : Newcomb Hall Theater

Film Info

Director: Geraldine Moriba-Meadows and Jamila Paksima

Runtime: 89 min.

Genre: Documentaries

Year: 2015

Country: USA

Featuring: James Ragan, Jim Nantz, Jack Nicklaus, Barbara Nicklaus