Documentary Production and Distribution News
New Documentary "Rubber Side Down" Raises Awareness for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada
By Staff
posted Sep 8, 2010, 06:03
"Experience a film that depicts the vastness of our land, the spirit of our people, the hilarious mishaps of two young lads, and a struggle that unites us."
"Experience a film that depicts the vastness of our land, the spirit
of our people, the hilarious mishaps of two young lads, and a struggle that
unites us."
New documentary "Rubber Side Down" tells the story of two amateur
cyclists, Greg Mailloux and Vin Heney, who ride across Canada over three months
in the summer of 2008 to raise awareness and funds for Crohn’s Disease
and ulcerative colitis research. Their determination is astounding as Mailloux
himself is afflicted by Crohn’s disease. With help along the way from
Associate Producer John C. Scott, the cyclists film their day-to-day struggles
pedalling 8000 km from Victoria, BC to St. John’s Newfoundland.
Fast-forward to 2010: the documentary is near completion and an astounding
$84,384 has been raised for the CCFC.
Founder of Bad Andy Productions and an integral part of the LSP editing team,
Andy Peterson donated countless hours to the initiative to see Rubber Side Down
come to fruition. He produced and edited the 45 minute feature documentary with
support from long-time boss and friend, Les Stroud.
The film will be made available on the ‘Stroud Films’ portion of
www.lesstroud.ca, and
DVDs can be purchased through www.rubbersidedownmovie.com.
Always seeking the next adventure, Andy now plans to tackle the world of adventure
motorcycling with his upcoming project ‘The Road of Wonders’. www.roadofwonders.com
Resources:
www.lesstroud.ca
www.rubbersidedownmovie.com
www.roadofwonders.com
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