Summary Eleven-year old Tony Rappa struggles to lead a healthy active life while afflicted with type A hemophilia. The frequent scratches and bruises that mark the childhoods of active kids seem harmless to the healthy, but these same small injuries can be debilitating or fatal to a hemophiliac. Despite the severity of his disease, Tony insists on playing hockey. As he gets older and his athletic skills improve, the level of physical contact increases. Undeterred by a family history of chronic illness and loss, his parents continue to support and encourage his athletic ambitions. Ironically, as Tony's love for the sport grows stronger, so does the possibility that his continued participation will have a fatal outcome. View more details
Genres : Drama Family Sport Documentary
Release date : Mar 3, 2010
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Summary Eleven-year old Tony Rappa struggles to lead a healthy active life while afflicted with type A hemophilia. The frequent scratches and bruises that mark the childhoods of active kids seem harmless to the healthy, but these same small injuries can be debilitating or fatal to a hemophiliac. Despite the severity of his disease, Tony insists on playing hockey. As he gets older and his athletic skills improve, the level of physical contact increases. Undeterred by a family history of chronic illness and loss, his parents continue to support and encourage his athletic ambitions. Ironically, as Tony's love for the sport grows stronger, so does the possibility that his continued participation will have a fatal outcome. View more details
Genres : Drama Family Sport Documentary
Release date : Mar 3, 2010
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
