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The Waterdance (1991)

The Waterdance (1991)
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Paralyzed in a 1984 accident, writer/director Neal Jimenez (of River's Edge fame) channelled his own experiences and emotions into his 1991 film Waterdance. Eric Stoltz stars as a young writer left incapacitated by a hiking accident. He is placed in a paraplegic ward, peopled by patients of all races and emotional states. Together with his new-found friends, Stoltz rebels against the hospital system and his own debilitation. Helen Hunt and Wesley Snipes are among the costars in this effective update (though not a remake) of 1950's The Men. Waterdance was given a brief theatrical release in 1992 before being telecast on PBS' American Playhouse in early 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Eric Stoltz, Helen Hunt, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Steinberg, Neal Jimenez, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Waterdance

Paralyzed in a 1984 accident, writer/director Neal Jimenez (of River's Edge fame) channelled his own experiences and emotions into his 1991 film Waterdance. Eric Stoltz stars as a young writer left incapacitated by a hiking accident. He is placed in a paraplegic ward, peopled by patients of all races and emotional states. Together with his new-found friends, Stoltz rebels against the hospital system and his own debilitation. Helen Hunt and Wesley Snipes are among the costars in this effective update (though not a remake) of 1950's The Men. Waterdance was given a brief theatrical release in 1992 before being telecast on PBS' American Playhouse in early 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
106 mins

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Director(s):
Neal Jimenez, Michael Steinberg
Writer(s):
Neal Jimenez
Producer(s):
Marie Cantin, Gale Anne Hurd, Guy Riedel
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Violence, Not For Children, Adult Situations, Nudity, Sexual Situations)
The Waterdance Awards:
  • 1992 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
  • 1992 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Feature
  • 1992 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Feature
  • 1991 - Sundance Film Festival - Audience Award
  • 1991 - Sundance Film Festival - Audience Award
  • 1991 - Sundance Film Festival - Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award: Dramatic
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Craig B.

    Even though Im not in a wheel chair, I would think this would be a good look at what someone has to go through when they first face having to live life in a wheel chair. Quite a bit of flesh shown by Helen Hunt and language could have been reworked.

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    Cathryn B.

    I liked it that the sadness didn't become the main theme, but accomodation did. Good acting - especially Wesley Snipes.

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