Reengineering SAM (2016)

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Sam Schmidt lived out his boyhood dream as an IndyCar racer, winning races and earning the title of IndyCar "Rookie of the Year" along the way. That dream came to an abrupt end when Sam crashed into a wall at 200 miles per hour, leaving him a quadriplegic. Reengineering SAM pulls the curtain back and shows up close the serious implications of a life of paralysis on Sam and everyone around him. Sam's accident rendered him physically helpless, never being able to brush his teeth, much less drive again, until a dedicated group of some of the brightest minds today stepped up to build him a car that he could drive, using only his head. Through groundbreaking adaptive technologies, Reengineering SAM chronicles Sam Schmidt's inspirational road back to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and shows the promise of freedom and mobility for almost anyone confined to a wheelchair.

Director: Brian Malone
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Editing: Brian Malone, Lyman Smith
Production: Fast Forward Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

motor sport, racing, machine, disability, quadriplegic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reengineering SAM about?
Sam Schmidt lived out his boyhood dream as an IndyCar racer, winning races and earning the title of IndyCar "Rookie of the Year" along the way. That dream came to an abrupt end when Sam crashed into a wall at 200 miles per hour, leaving him a quadriplegic. Reengineering SAM pulls the curtain back and shows up close the serious implications of a life of paralysis on Sam and everyone around him. Sam's accident rendered him physically helpless, never being able to brush his teeth, much less drive again, until a dedicated group of some of the brightest minds today stepped up to build him a car that he could drive, using only his head. Through groundbreaking adaptive technologies, Reengineering SAM chronicles Sam Schmidt's inspirational road back to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and shows the promise of freedom and mobility for almost anyone confined to a wheelchair.
Who directed Reengineering SAM?
Reengineering SAM was directed by Brian Malone.
Who stars in Reengineering SAM?
Reengineering SAM stars Sam Schmidt.
How long is Reengineering SAM?
Reengineering SAM has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Reengineering SAM?
Reengineering SAM is a Documentary film.
Where was Reengineering SAM produced?
Reengineering SAM was produced in United States of America.