In 1990, Frank Perry received the diagnosis of inoperable prostate cancer. What might have been a death sentence became for Perry the impetus for a remarkable journey of self-healing that defied his prognosis, demonstrating the force of the human spirit. On the Bridge is his story, an intimate chronicle of one man's struggle with cancer on the physical, mental and psychological fronts.

With characteristic determination, Perry confronts his disease in the idiom he knows best, candidly and irreverently documenting every aspect of his treatment and progress. While following Western medical treatments, he also explores spiritual modes of healing, including a workshop with Dr. Bernie Seigel. (author Love, Medicine and Miracles) and a Harvard Medical School address by the Dalai Lama.

In August 1995, like the protagonists in his own films, Frank Perry closed the narrative of his life and passed away. While succumbing to the mortal effects of his disease, On the Bridge is a testament of the need to persevere, and to live for the sake of life itself.

Running time: 95 min, Year released: 1992
Close captioned?: N, Color?: Y
Avail. formats: 16mm,VHS
ISBN: 1-55974-448-0
Language: English, Subtitled?: N
For classroom?: Y, Study Guide?: N
Grade level: 7th and up

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