The Waterdance Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
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, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
05/13/1992
DVD Release Date:
12/18/2001
MPAA Reasons:
for language and sensuality.
Run Time:
106 min.
Distributor(s):
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co.:
JBW Productions, No Frills Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Company
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Living With Disability
Tone:
Angry, Biting, Irreverent, Witty, Compassionate, Understated
Keywords:
extramarital-affair, friendship, paralysis, paraplegic, patient [medical], physical-therapy, rehabilitation [physical therapy], writer
Country of Origin:
USA (05-13-1992)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
