Larry smith, a retired hamden police captain, beloved smalltown baker, and avid cyclist has had parkinsons disease for nearly 20 years. Ride with larry puts a human face on the daytoday fight against parkinsons through the story of larry smith, a retired police captain, now beloved smalltown. Ride with larry marijuana parkinsons disease treatment video is a. The film follows larry as attempts to push his limits and expand the boundary of possibilities for those with parkinsons. Ride with larry screening to be held at ucr palm desert center. Nov 26, 2010 ride with larry is an inspirational documentary that puts a human face on the daytoday fight against parkinsons disease. In spite of having difficulty walking, he is able to get around. He continually seeks what may work for him in combatting the symptoms of his disease. Ride with larry chronicles the journey of larry smith, who has battled parkinsons disease for a good amount of his adult life. Together we are directing ride with larry, a documentary film that will share larrys powerful story and enlighten people about parkinsons today. Hes had parkinsons for 20 years, which gives him symptoms including severe dyskinesia uncontrolled movements, loss of voice and tremors. He took his love of baking from being a hobby, into a business, and. Oct 04, 20 after 20 years of living with parkinsons disease, larry smith bikes 300 miles across south dakota. A film crew tagged along and now they need your help to make this into a full featurelength documentary.
Watch ride with larry online vimeo on demand on vimeo. After a 20year battle with parkinsons, larry refuses to give up and will attempt the unthinkable. Local filmmaker shines spotlight on parkinsons disease in. Ride with larry a parkinsons documentary film by team. This clip is from the feature documentary ride with larry. An unedited clip from the film shows smith with uncontrolled movements, hand tremors and problems speaking. In this intimate portrait of courage, love, and community, larry smith refuses to give up, proving that if you love life, youll fight for it. Dec 01, 2016 in 2011, filmmakers began documenting his experience for the upcoming film, ride with larry. A documentary film takes an enormous amount of resources, time and effort to create. Ride with larry a parkinsons documentary film kickstarter. These segments are from ride with larry, a feature documentary that talks about larry, a retired police captain, who tries medical marijuana for the very first time. Sep 24, 20 ride with larry tells the story of a 26year police captain who was forced to retire when he was diagnosed with parkinsons. Oct 01, 20 by rob ledonne ride with larry, a documentary on parkinsons disease premiering saturday, oct. Ride with larry 20 after battling with parkinsons for 20 years and using drugs and brain surgery to treat the condition, larry smith looks for an alternative.
Dec 01, 2016 today, in specific, i look into the use of medical marijuana and parkinsons. Now, his video on marijuana treatment went viral but is a hoax. Betty talks about larrys work before and after the parkinsons, and how he gets to work on his riding machine. A powerful documentary that follows larry smith, who was diagnosed with parkinsons over 20 years ago. Ride with larry is an inspirational story that puts a human face on the daytoday fight against parkinsons disease through the life of larry smith, a retired. Larry smith is a former cop who lives in south dakota. A movement to empower those with parkinsons today while finding a cure for tomorrow. After a 20year battle with parkinsons, larry has exhausted every conventional method of treatment, every drug, and even brain surgery. Our documentary ride with larry was featured on azteca noticias mexican news network as one of the most watched videos of 2019 with this report. His story is a featurelength documentary showcasing at the san diego film festival.
May 21, 2015 a documentary about a man living with parkinsons disease attempting a 300mile bike ride across south dakota will be shown at the ucr palm desert center on saturday, june, 2015. The film group, however, needs some help getting to the finish line of this last leg of the documentary they have until feb. Now larry will attempt the unthinkable, a 300mile bike ride across south dakota. One mans 300mile ride against parkinsons showcases at san. Former hamden cop handling parkinsons one ride at a time video. In 2011, filmmakers began documenting his experience for the upcoming film, ride with larry. Jan 25, 2011 their project, titled ride with larry, is a documentary that aims to puts a human face on the daytoday fight against parkinsons. Ride with larry international documentary association. The documentary and accompanying awareness campaign seeks to enlighten audiences to the human cost of parkinsons disease while providing insights into the tangible benefits of an.
After a 20year battle with parkinsons, larry has exhausted every conventional. We not only have a passion to spread larry s inspiring message of hope and raise awareness for parkinson s, we want to improve lives and find a cure. Andrew rubin is producer of the film, ride with larry. The documentary enlightens the audience with the struggles of mind boggling parkinsons disease, explores the powerful role that pharma plays in vulnerable people, and most importantly reveals the power of community that surrounds larry during his journey with parkinsons disease. Larry smith has sought out every conventional method of treatment possible for his condition, even brain surgery in an astounding clip from the movie, larry is introduced to medical marijuana for the first time and the entire moment is caught on film. Larry smith, a retired hamden police captain, beloved smalltown baker, and avid cyclist has had parkinson s disease for nearly 20 years. They have 10 days left to raise the rest of the funds they need to make the movie a reality. Ride with larry movie needs your help posted on july 30, 20 by bryan ball ride with larry is a fantastic tale of a man with parkinsons who took a 320 mile ride on his catrike to spread awareness and raise money to fight the disease. Ride with larry is the documentary film at the center of this movemen. Where do you find the strength to live when theres no cure. These parkinsons disease movies encourage, inspire, and. Jan 26, 2011 help for parkinsons documentary ride with larry theres only a few days left for the folks at ride with larry to raise funds february 1st is the cutoff date. Mar 06, 2018 larry smith, a retired police officer with parkinsons disease, tried medical marijuana for the first time and experienced amazing results video below.
Their project, titled ride with larry, is a documentary that aims to puts a human face on the daytoday fight against parkinson s. In this documentary, he discovers the benefits of medical marijuana and exercise and challenges himself to an incredible 300mile bike ride across south dakota, us. Ride with larry tells the story of a 26year police captain who was forced to retire when he was diagnosed with parkinsons. After twenty years with parkinsons, larry attempts to ride 300 miles. Parkinsons affects an estimated 1 in 1,000 people over age 55. The documentary enlightens the audience with the struggles of mind boggling parkinson s disease, explores the powerful role that pharma plays in vulnerable people, and most importantly reveals the power of community that surrounds larry during his journey with parkinson s disease. If you havent seen it, ride with larry is available on amazon prime video. Parkinsons affects about 1 in 100 people age 65 and older. This film follows a 300mile bike ride he did to inspire others in a similar situation. Man with parkinsons uses marijuana for the first time.
Twenty years later, this retired police captain and successful bakery owner is done crying. Ride with larry, a film about parkinsons, bicycling and. Ride with larry inspirational documentary on the film. Help for parkinsons documentary ride with larry theres only a few days left for the folks at ride with larry to raise funds february 1st is the cutoff date. This guys wife does most of his talking and he is the subject of his documentary flick, ride with larry, about bicycling across south dakota with parkinsons disease in 2011.
Aug 24, 20 the film follows larry as attempts to push his limits and expand the boundary of possibilities for those with parkinsons. Larrys ride with parkinsons disease, betty and the movie. Now larry will attempt the unthinkable, a 300mile bike ride across south dakota, a journey of hope for anyone facing a life altering illness. A team of advocate filmmakers, who all have loved ones with parkinsons, want to uplift the parkinsons community today while fighting for a cure tomorrow. Ride with larry is a documentary about a man with parkinson s disease who rides a bicycle. Together, they survived his twentysix year law enforcement career until his retirement as a captain from the hamden police department in 1999, and bettys various educational. Were so glad larrys inspiring message keeps going strong in many places around the world.
Some areas in which funds are allocated include travel, equipment, and crew. After a 20year battle with parkinson s, larry has exhausted every conventional method of treatment, every drug, and even brain surgery. The story is that he had been diagnosed for twenty some odd years prior to that point. Once a bike enthusiast, larry found balance increasingly difficult. Nov 21, 2016 this clip is from the feature documentary ride with larry. Medical marijuana featured in parkinsons documentary ride.
Some 20 percent of people with parkinsons disease may be diagnosed under the age of 50. Ride with larry marijuana parkinson s disease treatment video is a hoax. Ride with larry is raising funds for ride with larry a parkinsons documentary film on kickstarter. Some 20 percent of people with parkinsons disease may be. Ride with larry is an inspirational documentary that puts a human face on the daytoday fight against parkinsons disease.
Ride with larry cleveland international film festival. About the film larry doesnt just live with parkinsons. Thank you in advance for your purchase and great support. Local resident andrew rubin is hoping to raise more awareness for the disease after he saw its impact on members of his own family. For those with parkinson s, lewy body, and family and friends of those.
Best movies about parkinsons disease everyday health. Ride with larry, an inspirational parkinsons documentary to start a movement, and it needs your help. Ride with larry is sponsored by the international documentary. Ride with larry is an inspirational story that puts a human face on the daytoday fight against parkinson s disease through the life of larry smith, a beloved smalltown baker and avid cyclist. Watch medical marijuanas effect on parkinsons, part 3 of 3. Jan 31, 2017 all those involved in the making of ride with larry have been personally affected by parkinson s. Smith, who has lived with parkinsons for 20 years, is the subject of a documentary ride with larry, notes the influence.
Apr 11, 2014 in honor of parkinsons awareness month, there will be two screenings of the documentary ride with larry april at 2 p. The film follows larry as attempts to push his limits and expand the boundary of possibilities for those with parkinson s. When larry smith was diagnosed with parkinsons disease, he cried on the. We will interview experts and find other compelling stories to make a film worthy of all. Ride with larry is an inspirational story that puts a human face on the daytoday fight against parkinson s disease through the life of larry smith, a retired police captain, now beloved smalltown baker who has had parkinson s for the last 20 years. The film has enlightened audiences around the world on the topic of medicinal marijuana and on living better with parkinsons, providing insights into the tangible benefits of an active lifestyle, particularly through recumbent cycling.
A documentary movie is being made about it, well at least theyre trying to make a movie. The documentary and accompanying awareness campaign seeks to enlighten audiences to the human cost of parkinsons disease while providing insights into the tangible benefits of an active lifestyle, particularly through recumbent cycling. A movement to empower those with parkinson s today while finding a cure for tomorrow. Ride with larry inspirational documentary on the film festival circuit. With his parkinsons symptoms worsening and options for new medications unavailable, retired police captain larry s. When larry smith was diagnosed with parkinson s disease, he cried on the way home to tell his family. Ride with larry is an inspiring awardwinning documentary. All funds raised go directly towards production of this film. With his parkinson s symptoms worsening and options for new medications unavailable, retired police captain larry s. Sep 25, 2014 trailer for the documentary ride with larry ride with larry puts a human face on the daytoday fight against parkinsons through the story of larry smith, a retired police captain, now beloved smalltown baker.
Ride with larry, a documentary on parkinsons disease premiering saturday, oct. Ride with larry is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream. Help for parkinson s documentary ride with larry theres only a few days left for the folks at ride with larry to raise funds february 1st is the cutoff date. Larry smith, a former police officer, began to suffer from the debilitating neurological disease twenty years ago. Weaved amongst his journey is an intimate portrait of parkinson s, illuminating the daytoday fight of those diagnosed, their families, and caretakers. Ride with larry is a documentary about a man whos battled parkinsons disease for 20 years. Disability action center nw is partnering with students from the human development department to host a screening of the film ride with larry, a film about the onset and treatment of parkinsons disease. Weaved amongst his journey is an intimate portrait of parkinsons, illuminating the daytoday fight of those diagnosed, their families, and caretakers. Medical marijuana and parkinsons part 1 of 3 youtube. Excop with parkinsons uses medical marijuana video. Jim, one of the three mtm owners, once worked at the sd bicycle shop that sold the trike used while making the parkinsons documentary film click on following ride with larry, where larry finds the strength to live, knowing there is no cure. It is a film for all those stigmatized or mired in the darkness of illnesses without cures.
Neighbor news ride with larry, a film about parkinson s, bicycling and hope. Ride with larry is a documentary about a man with parkinsons disease who rides a bicycle. The incidence of parkinsons is increasing at a rate that is faster than the population is aging. Refusing to give up, he seeks alternatives, discovering the untapped benefits of exercise and medical marijuana.
Larry smith is a pd patient who is planning to ride his special recumbent tricycle 280 miles this summer to spread information and awareness about parkinson s. Apr 08, 2014 team larry, platinum level two tickets to a screening of ride with larry location tbd, travel not included, a limited edition ride with larry cycling jersey, your name in the credits of ride with larry, a ride with larry tshirt, copy of the film on dvd, commemorative wristband, and name listed on website under our supporters page. Apr 24, 2018 diagnosed with parkinsons disease over two decades ago, at age 42, larry smith refuses to give up on living life to the fullest. Ride with larry is his heroic journey with family and supporters. Jul 25, 2018 ride with larry chronicles the journey of larry smith, who has battled parkinsons disease for a good amount of his adult life.
Ride with larry medical marijuanas effects on parkinsons part 3 of. Man with parkinsons tries medical marijuana for the first. Ride with larry 20 stream and watch online moviefone. Larry smith, a retired police captain, beloved smalltown baker, and avid cyclist has had parkinsons disease for nearly 20 years. Filmmakers document the journey of larry smith, a man with parkinson s, as he bicycles across south dakota. Another person with parkinson s advises smith to use one drop of cannabis oil under his tongue.
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