Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet


1h 30m 2012

Brief Synopsis

A guitar prodigy from a young age, Jason Becker burst onto the scene with his band Cacophony, garnering notice from the major industry players. Hired as the lead guitarist in David Lee Roth's band in 1991, Jason never made it on tour. After recording an album with the band, he was diagnosed with Lou

Film Details

Also Known As
Jason Becker: ancora vivo
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Foreign
Music
Release Date
2012
Distribution Company
KINO LORBER/KINOSMITH; Dogwoof Pictures ; Kino Lorber ; Kino Video ; Kinosmith ; Kinosmith

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

A guitar prodigy from a young age, Jason Becker burst onto the scene with his band Cacophony, garnering notice from the major industry players. Hired as the lead guitarist in David Lee Roth's band in 1991, Jason never made it on tour. After recording an album with the band, he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease and was told he would never make music again. More than 20 years later, Jason is unable to move or speak but he is living strong and making music by communicating with his eyes.

Film Details

Also Known As
Jason Becker: ancora vivo
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Foreign
Music
Release Date
2012
Distribution Company
KINO LORBER/KINOSMITH; Dogwoof Pictures ; Kino Lorber ; Kino Video ; Kinosmith ; Kinosmith

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2012

Released in United States 2012 (Golden Starfish Award Documentary Competition)

Limited Release in United States December 12, 2012

Limited Release in United States December 12, 2012

Released in United States on Video December 18, 2012

Released in United States on Video December 18, 2012

Released in United States 2012