Go Far: The Christopher Rush Story

Thank you Zack Arnold for making this film.

You will inspire millions of people with Chris' message - from young to old, those with and without disabilities. Many people helped to make this film a reality, including myself. This film was completely funded by the donations of others who believed in the message. Every time I watch this film I tear up. In fact, anyone who watches this film should be ready with a tissue. It's not sad. On the contrary. It's heartwarming, motivational, inspirational, empowering, and full of emotion.

By watching Chris live his life to the fullest, despite his obstacles, you will be inspired to do the same. It's a great life lesson.

There are too few people who we meet in our lives that make us want to become better people or who by setting such a great example of drive and kindness, inspire us to be and do more. Christopher Rush was one of those people.

I never knew Christopher but because of the work of countless people touched by Christopher, I now feel I do.

I am so glad that I watched this document of Chris' life because I now feel that I can do so much more and can help others to do the same. I feel now that I must disseminate the messages that Chris himself disseminated his whole life and still does through all who met him and now, through all that meet him through this film.

As a father, I know that I want my children to see the courage and persistence that Christopher had, despite all of the obstacles that life threw his way. He never gave up and did so much. A shining example of a life well lived.

Thank you Christopher Rush.

I am a pediatric home care registered nurse. I watched this film twice and was deeply inspired and impressed by Christopher, his family, friends and acquaintances and how beautiful the interweaving of this uplifting story unfolded. The value of this film in inspiring, teaching and transforming attitudes and lives is powerful and unlimited. It should be required viewing in high school, medical school, every job that serves the public including nursing schools,physical and occupational therapy schools,and rehabilitation facilities. The people in all areas and walks of life that would be enriched by viewing this film is infinite. I am taking it to my home care nursing agency to be viewed by my co- workers and office staff. Hopefully Christopher will continue to enrich peoples lives even though he has gone ahead of us leaving his legacy of love and wisdom. He has touched my heart and renewed in me the deep dignity, respect and hope our clients and their families deserve. Re-define your definition of hero. Thank you for the hard work expense that was involved in producing this truly epic film.

A wonderful tribute to a young man who exuded positivity and love of life, undaunted by physical challenges. It sounds as though one couldn't help but like Christopher Rush. He had a smile, a sense of humor, and an ease about him that would win people over. His parents also struck me as remarkable supporters of their son. I have a feeling that Chris could be quite persuasive, and they believed in him and helped him do whatever he set his mind to.

This film is a good reminder that we need not be limited by our weaknesses, but can draw on our strength to "go far", for we all have gifts to share. They may sound like platitudes, but people like Chris uphold these principles beautifully. People like Chris inspire us to believe.

Go Far: The Christopher Rush Story is a beautiful film. It is both the documentary of an extraordinary person, and a reminder to all of us that everyone has a story. Getting to know the person behind the story may be more challenging when a disability is present, but the effort can be life-changing. Christopher touched people's lives as they quickly learned to look past his disability and see the compassionate, funny, intelligent person he was. He developed a system of principles to help him achieve his goals, which is explained in the film.

What I took away from the film are these reminders: Everyone has a story, and all of those stories are worth discovering; don't let anyone's disability distract you from learning to know the person; most of us are far more blessed than we care to admit or be thankful for every day; and the GO FAR principles can be implemented by any of us, no matter what obstacles we face.

While watching Burn Notice, I quickly learned that my favorite episodes had been edited by Zack Arnold. In GO FAR: The Christopher Rush Story, Zack delivers a wonderful movie about an inspirational young man, the parents and family who helped him believe in himself, friends whose lives were changed by their relationship with Christopher, and the method he used to accomplish amazing goals. I recommend this inspirational film to everyone of any age.