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Documentary Short – Finding Empathy: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Paralyzed Surfer

March 9, 2022 by Christina Buravtsova

The documentary short examines the role of empathy in today’s society by taking a look at the story of Jesse Billauer and the founding of his organization Life Rolls On, an organization dedicated to helping adaptive athletes realize their dream of surfing.

Credits:

Directed by Christina Buravtsova and Dane Bruhahn

Written by Christina Buravtsova and Dane Bruhahn

Featuring: Jesse Billauer, Mark Jacobs, Dr. Miller Perrin, Dawn Megli, Nicolas Armenta, Megan Strydom, Ann Hancock, Esther Chung, and Paul Grisanti

Produced by Christina Buravtsova, Dane Bruhahn and Richard Mark

Journalists: Christina Buravtsova and Richard Mark

Directors of Photography: Nolan Ause and Dane Bruhahn

Editor: Dane Bruhahn

Footage from “Jesse’s Story” courtesy of Mark Jacobs-Zzyzx Films

Music licensing provided by: Epidemic Sound

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Contact: christina.buravtsova@pepperdine.edu and dane.bruhahn@pepperdine.edu

Filed Under: G News, Video Tagged With: adaptive athletes, adaptive surfing, Christina Buravtsova, Dane Bruhahn, documentary, documentary short, empathy, Finding Empathy, Jesse Billauer, Life Rolls On, Mark Jacobs, Nolan Ause, Reelstories, Richard Mark

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