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.