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1 online resource (streaming video file) (54 min. 47 sec.) ; 330445790 bytes |
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Born a congenital amputee, John Robinson has no hands. His arms stop at his elbows. His lower legs are attached to his hips without knees. He is 3'9'' tall. As a child, John's parents had many worries: Would he be able to go to school? Could he hold a pencil? Could he ever support himself? Through his remarkable tenacity, talent and faith, John has succeeded in business and in building a family in a way that few may have expected from the outset. In Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story, we get to know a man who has made his way in a world not designed for those without the dexterity of typical arms and legs.Witness the determination required for John to do that which others take for granted, from driving a car to playing a round of golf and becoming a father. Witnessing the support of his family and John's determination to succeed makes for inspirational television.PRODUCTION DETAILS:An APT Worldwide production. Producer, Director and Editor: Dan Swinton |
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Broadcast 2012-03-21 at 20:35:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Amputees -- Psychology.
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People with disabilities -- Education.
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People with disabilities -- Employment.
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People with disabilities -- Family relationships.
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United States.
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Canada.
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Streaming video
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Swinton, Dan, director
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Beaudoin, Mike, contributor
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Berk, Bruce, contributor
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Eckel, Bob, contributor
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Govender, Jivi, contributor
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Holland, Dennis, contributor
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Holland, Dennis, contributor
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James, Andy, contributor
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Lemire, Ed, contributor
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Morris, Doug, contributor
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Morris, Helen, contributor
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Ouellette, Charlene, contributor
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Post, Libby, contributor
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Robinson, Andrea, contributor
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Robinson, Ariel, contributor
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Robinson, David, contributor
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Robinson, John, contributor
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Wearing, Haydon, contributor
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