All That Jazz (film)
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IN MY HANDS follows the inspirational stories of a group of children and adults living with Marfan, including the efforts of choreographer Ann Reinking (whose son, Chris, has the disorder) to shape a group of kids with Marfan into a graceful dance troupe.
- Brenda Siemer Scheider
- 2009-10
- Documentary
- 56
1 in 5000 people in the United States have Marfan Syndrome, a genetic disorder of the body's connective tissue which causes overgrowth of bones and the risk of severe heart problems. Those with Marfan also have to deal with its profound effect on their physical appearance.
IN MY HANDS follows the inspirational stories of a group of children and adults living with Marfan, including the efforts of choreographer Ann Reinking (whose son, Chris, has the disorder) to shape a group of kids with Marfan into a graceful dance troupe.
In My Hands is a documentary created by filmmakers Brenda Siemer Scheider and Emma Morris, and produced by Tony Award winning dancer and choreographer, Ann Reinking. Ann’s story is that of her 17 year old son, Christopher, who has Marfan syndrome, a life-threatening disorder of the connective tissue.
“It” is Marfan’s Syndrome — a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that affects roughly one in 5,000 people. Individuals with Marfan’s often Abraham Lincoln may have had it.
In My Hands: A Story of Marfan Syndrome. 2009. 56m. Documentary. Cast. Director. Brenda Siemer Scheider. Synopsis. It is estimated that 1 in 5000 people in the United States have...
May 18, 2011 · Dancer and choreographer Ann Reinking, whose son Chris is affected with Marfan syndrome, works with a group of teenagers, designing movement and dance that capitalizes on their shaky long bodies, and unexpectedly, inspires their self-esteem.
