FOLLOW MY STEPS

Andrew Cunningham is a typical 13 year-old. He complains about studying, and spends hours playing on Xbox Live with friends. The only difference is he is in a powered wheelchair. Born with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, Andrew relies on his father Tom for nearly everything. As Andrew enters the roller coaster of adolescence, he must deal with growing pains, as well as his struggle with independence, and the uncertainties of his disease. Andrew finds a brother in 21-year-old Tony Reuter, born with brittle bone disease. Finding his way out of a difficult childhood, Tony guides Andrew towards normalcy as they both approach milestones in their lives.

Runtime: 16:12 

CREDITS

Director, Producer and Editor: Andrew Hida
Cinematography: Andrew Hida
Colorist: Michael Curry
Advisors: Seth Gitner, Eric Maierson, Bruce Strong

Publication Date: January 22, 2012

SCREENINGS

2013. AI-AP Motion Art Awards
2013. DOC NYC Film Festival
2013. Reel Health International Health Short Film Festival
2013. San Francisco International Festival of Short Films
2013. Athens International Film + Video Festival
2013. Invited to present at the Society for Disability Studies 26th Annual Convention