Facing The Falls

Documentary Short

USA, 34 Minutes

Director Celia Aniskovich

Producer Liz Yale Marsh

Screenwriter

Executive Producer Hillary and Chelsea Clinton

Editor Nick Lear

Cinematographers Cory Fraiman-Lott, Justin Clifton

Music By

Composer Anne Muller

Cast Cara Yar Khan

Contact Info Celia Aniskovich

Facing the Falls tells the story of international disability rights advocate and entrepreneur, Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan. Deep in the throes of an aggressive, fatal muscle-wasting disease and no longer able to walk unassisted, Cara ventures out on a daring, 12-day expedition through the Grand Canyon. Cara's journey to live an extraordinary life and shatter stigma against people living with disabilities unexpectedly becomes a deep dive into fear, trust and vulnerability. As the entire expedition team grapples with unanticipated dangers in a truly remote wilderness, they also come face to face with their individual demons, insecurities, and internal conflicts. Facing the Falls is a story of fear, adrenaline, ambition, determination, hubris, courage, and perseverance against the odds.