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Facing the Falls
Runtime: 33 minutes
Suitable for:
Grades 7-8Grades 9-12
Film Summary
International disability advocate Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan, deep in the throes of an aggressive, fatal muscle-wasting disease and no longer able to walk unassisted, embarks on a 12-day expedition through the Grand Canyon.
Lesson Themes
Facing the Falls is a story of fear, adrenaline, ambition, determination, hubris, courage, and perseverance against the odds.
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