39 Pounds of Love

39 Pounds of Love (2005)

Unrated 08 Apr 2005 • Documentary, Biography, Romance • 1h 10m
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39 POUNDS OF LOVE is the heartwarming story of Ami Ankilewitz, an American-born Israeli who at the age of 1 was diagnosed with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy that renders him immobile, except for one finger, which he uses to work as a 3D animator. His doctor predicated he'd die before the age of six. Over thirty years have passed and Ami, weighing only 39 pounds, still survives and "loves life", he is considered one of the world's greatest medical miracles. The film follows a riveting cross-country journey that Ami took with friends across the USA to look for the doctor who thought he wouldn't survive.

Dani Menkin
Director
Ilan Heitner, Dani Menkin
Writer
Ami Ankilewitz
Starring

Language: English, Hebrew, Spanish
Awards: 3 wins
Country: United States
Metacritic Score: 56
DVD Release Date: 29 May 2007
Box Office Total: $28,195

6.3

IMDb (262 votes)
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