Nellie: A Life Worth Living
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Film Overview

Directed By: Michael McNamara View Official Website	Release Date: 2004-03-01 Running Time: 0:26 Content Rating: U (universal)	DVD Region: All Regions Media Format: NTSC-DVD Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Audio Language(s): English
Genres: Religion >> Christian :: Sports >> General :: Documentary >> General Influences: Radio

Synopsis

This award winning film is the inspiring story of John "Nellie" Nelson and the powerful life changing affect he's had on a group of young people for over 20 years. Nellie is severly disabled and even though he can't feed or dress himself without help his example of being a "servant-warrior" has changed lives of young men and women at a small Pacific NW college for years. Once you've met Nellie, you'll never forget him. It's what love is all about. See what others have to say about this inspiring movie at www.thenelliemovie.net.

Crew

Director: Michael McNamara | bio
Michael McNamara has been directing films in a variety of genres for over 25 years. His work has been seen in many film festivals and has won a number of national and international awards.

Accolades

Awards

Grand Jury Award - NY International Film and Video Festival
Best Short Documentary - International Family Film Festival
Crystal Heart Award - Heartland Film Festival

Festivals

NY International Independent Film & Video Festival
International Family Film Festival
Damah Film Festival
WYSIWYG Film Festival
Rhode Island International Film Festival
San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival
Heartland Film Festival

Press Reviews

Dr. Nigel Cameron | show/hide snippet
You need to see NELLIE. You've never seen anything quite like it before. And when you have seen it, you won't forget him, not ever. It upends so many of our assumptions, and does so with the charm and simplicity of a life as unassuming as it is unexpected. Show it to your teens and students, to sports teams and their coaches. Show it to those who care for people who are disabled - and to those who don't care for them at all. And challenge them all to try and forget about what they have seen.
Paul Linman KEX Radio | show/hide snippet
What I really loved about "Nellie" is that it represents everything that's right about amateur athletics. With so much negative media attention on sports these days, it's a great reminder of the good that can result from player/coach relationships. As always, God's timing is perfect, and once again He surprises us with who He chose to deliver the message - this wonderfully complete man, Nellie!
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Fabulous! Going to check website to see if I can get my school to show this to the kids. Truly a gift!
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I had the privilege of seeing NELLIE - A Life Worth Living at the Heartland Film Festival last night. I was truly moved. It was film making at its best. I am grateful for movies that highlight the incredible "heart" of the human spirit. That message came through, for me at least, loud and clear. A feeling I will carry with me for awhile.
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To me, the power and impact that both the "Passion of the Christ" and "Nellie" have had on me is one in the same. The impact "Nellie" had on me was greater the second time I viewed it. Well done, indeed.
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The impact was tremendous (after viewing NELLIE). Not a dry eye in the place. The emphasis on serving and loving which is so emphasized in the movie was strong and impactful on our men. Many spoke to me afterwards and some sent emails expressing thanks for me bringing them this excellent and life changing movie.