Darius Goes West (2007)

The Roll of His Life

Darius Weems, a 15-year-old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, had never left his hometown of Athens, Georgia. In the summer of 2005, he and a group of young college students traveled across the country in a wheelchair-accessible RV to test accessibility in the United States. Their ultimate goal was to reach Los Angeles and convince MTV's hit show, "Pimp My Ride," to customize Darius's wheelchair. Along the way, they found joy, brotherhood, and the knowledge that life, even when imperfect, is always worth the ride.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
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Language: English
Budget: $60,000
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darius Goes West about?
Darius Weems, a 15-year-old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, had never left his hometown of Athens, Georgia. In the summer of 2005, he and a group of young college students traveled across the country in a wheelchair-accessible RV to test accessibility in the United States. Their ultimate goal was to reach Los Angeles and convince MTV's hit show, "Pimp My Ride," to customize Darius's wheelchair. Along the way, they found joy, brotherhood, and the knowledge that life, even when imperfect, is always worth the ride.
Who stars in Darius Goes West?
Darius Goes West stars Michael Jackson.
How long is Darius Goes West?
Darius Goes West has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Darius Goes West?
Darius Goes West is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Darius Goes West?
Darius Goes West had a budget of $60,000.