MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
Anne-Mette
Bredahl has overcome many obstacles in her amazing life. She
tackled blindness in her early 20s and survived a rare and
potentially fatal illness in her 40s. She was the first
blind person in Denmark to be trained as a clinical
psychologist. Never having skied before she lost her
sight, Anne-Mette became a Paralympic gold medalist for
Denmark in the biathlon and in cross country skiing. She
even won a competition when she was 6 months pregnant. After
just 10 weeks of training following a major illness and the
birth of her son, Marcus, she still qualified for the 2010
Paralympics in Vancouver, B.C. Supported and encouraged by
her Danish parents, her Norwegian guide/coach, and her
English husband, Anne-Mette has excelled in life and sport.
Her resilience and perseverance are sources of inspiration
to others.
The closing quote in 'More Than Meets The Eye' asserts several central themes:
'My darkness has been filled by the light of intelligence....you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles.' Helen Keller
Anne-Mette Bredahl's darkness has also been filled by the light of her intelligence. Her story may inspire others to face their own fears and overcome apparently insurmountable obstacles in their own lives.
"The film is wonderful and makes me want to do my best with the resources I have so it's a very strong message. Thanks for making such a powerful film."
Nancy Schiesari, documentary filmmaker ("Hansel Mieth: Vagabond Photographer" and "Tattooed Under Fire")
"I have watched the film and I was very impressed, it's a good story."
David Head, Chief Executive, RP Fighting Blindness, UK
BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
AMC Loews Boston Common 19
175 Tremont Street
9:00 pm Monday, April 18, 2011
"More Than Meets The Eye" will also be screened on the UNC campus
at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in the Hanes Art Auditorium.
There will be a short Q&A session following the screening
as well as a short discussion of how people can help in the fight against blindness
led by Jennifer Assaff from the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
The closing quote in 'More Than Meets The Eye' asserts several central themes:
'My darkness has been filled by the light of intelligence....you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles.' Helen Keller
Anne-Mette Bredahl's darkness has also been filled by the light of her intelligence. Her story may inspire others to face their own fears and overcome apparently insurmountable obstacles in their own lives.
"The film is wonderful and makes me want to do my best with the resources I have so it's a very strong message. Thanks for making such a powerful film."
Nancy Schiesari, documentary filmmaker ("Hansel Mieth: Vagabond Photographer" and "Tattooed Under Fire")
"I have watched the film and I was very impressed, it's a good story."
David Head, Chief Executive, RP Fighting Blindness, UK
Official Selection
All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival
El Portal Theater, North Hollywood, CA
November 11-13, 2011
ALL SPORTS LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival
El Portal Theater, North Hollywood, CA
November 11-13, 2011
ALL SPORTS LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
Official Selection
4th Brazilian International Disability Film Festival
Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Sao Paulo
August, September, October, 2011
ASSIM VIVEMOS
4th Brazilian International Disability Film Festival
Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Sao Paulo
August, September, October, 2011
ASSIM VIVEMOS
BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
AMC Loews Boston Common 19
175 Tremont Street
9:00 pm Monday, April 18, 2011
"More Than Meets The Eye" will also be screened on the UNC campus
at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in the Hanes Art Auditorium.
There will be a short Q&A session following the screening
as well as a short discussion of how people can help in the fight against blindness
led by Jennifer Assaff from the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
a documentary produced
and directed by Hap Kindem
disability culture, women, and sport
Music by
THE GREENCARDS
GLENN MORRISSETTE
Selected for screening at the 5th International Disability Film Festival: Breaking Down Barriers in Sochi and Moscow, Russia, Oct - Nov 2010
MULTIPLE AWARD WINNER!
BEST FILM contest winner at ISAPA 2011, Paris, France
INTERNATIONAL SHORT DOCUMENTARY 3RD PLACE at All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival, 2011
BEST MOVIE THAT BREAKS STEREOTYPES at Breaking Down Barriers Film Festival
Sponsored by the Sochi 2014 Committee for the Olympics and Paralympics and Perspektiva, an NGO devoted to disability rights in Russia
http://culture.sochi2014.com/en/year2010/events/id1543/
Also selected for screening at the 10th Picture This...International Disability Film Festival in Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
currently scheduled for screening on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM
SEE AND ORDER DVDS OF PREVIOUS DOCUMENTARIES BY GORHAM "HAP" KINDEM
GK PRODUCTIONS
203A Burlage Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
gkindem@bellsouth.net
DTH Article on Gorham "Hap" Kindem
Anne-Mette Bredahl and her husband, Paul G.R. Bowen, meet U.S. Ambassador to Norway, Barry B. White,
after a NORAM screening of More Than Meets The Eye at the Ambassador's Residence in Oslo, Norway, March 31, 2011
see UNC-CH Arts & Sciences website article (photo courtesy of Knut Kinne)
disability culture, women, and sport
Music by
THE GREENCARDS
GLENN MORRISSETTE
Selected for screening at the 5th International Disability Film Festival: Breaking Down Barriers in Sochi and Moscow, Russia, Oct - Nov 2010
MULTIPLE AWARD WINNER!
BEST FILM contest winner at ISAPA 2011, Paris, France
INTERNATIONAL SHORT DOCUMENTARY 3RD PLACE at All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival, 2011
BEST MOVIE THAT BREAKS STEREOTYPES at Breaking Down Barriers Film Festival
Sponsored by the Sochi 2014 Committee for the Olympics and Paralympics and Perspektiva, an NGO devoted to disability rights in Russia
http://culture.sochi2014.com/en/year2010/events/id1543/
Also selected for screening at the 10th Picture This...International Disability Film Festival in Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
currently scheduled for screening on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM
SEE AND ORDER DVDS OF PREVIOUS DOCUMENTARIES BY GORHAM "HAP" KINDEM
GK PRODUCTIONS
203A Burlage Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
gkindem@bellsouth.net
DTH Article on Gorham "Hap" Kindem
Anne-Mette Bredahl and her husband, Paul G.R. Bowen, meet U.S. Ambassador to Norway, Barry B. White,
after a NORAM screening of More Than Meets The Eye at the Ambassador's Residence in Oslo, Norway, March 31, 2011
see UNC-CH Arts & Sciences website article (photo courtesy of Knut Kinne)