On this date 2 years ago, the cancer documentary Dear Jack was released. I had the opportunity to see it last year through Netflix and I'm recommending it to everyone now. Cancer is a depressing subject, but Andrew MacMahon's story of his struggle and survival makes Dear Jack one you shouldn't miss.
Netflix: Dear Jack
During my 2004/2005 school year, as a freshman at SCAD, I was excited to hear that the front man of one of my favorite bands was going solo. Weeks before the album's debut, however, Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin, formerly of Something Corporate, was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
As a movie it has everything-- struggle, romance, an uplifting outcome. Andrew's profession gives the story a poignant soundtrack. As a documentary it is honest and focused. It's only 60 minutes of your life and it's worth the time to give you a better appreciation for Andrew's music and the gift that is your own life and health.
I won't ramble on behind a cut for this one. Watch the trailer below and find it on Netflix or Amazon. It's a beautiful story.
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Dear Jack
Posted on 08:27 by thor
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