Touching The Sky
A Film From The Acro Documentary Project
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The Film
From loneliness and isolation to connection and rediscovering play, TOUCHING THE SKY follows the transformation rising from the community and practice of Acro Yoga.
The film intimately follows Chris, a blind man healing from the scars of an isolated childhood, as he discovers a new life enriched with playful connections. Through his heartfelt journey, Chris overcomes past wounds, embraces touch, and finds purpose within the lives of others around him as he and his newly discovered acro yoga community regain a lost sense of play and togetherness.
A diverse cast in age, ability, and experience show how Acro Yoga can help us grow, heal, and touch the sky in all of us. Audiences will hear from leading medical experts on how Acro Yoga can have a positive impact on mental
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The Message
We live in a modern age where convenience and technology have replaced traditional means of play, connection and community. TOUCHING THE SKY aims to break through a world ruled by screens and devices, and make space for a simple, fun and approachable way to reconnect with those around us.
Leading medical experts, including the Surgeon General, have stated that we must address our country’s loneliness epidemic head on by fostering community and prioritizing our collective wellbeing
Our film will explore how Acro Yoga and group recreation has the power to increase our mental, physical, and communal health during this unprecedented time of societal disruption. While Acro Yoga may not be the answer to all that ails us, it’s an unconventional tool that has the power to change our lives, inspiring all of us to rediscover a sense of play when we need it the most.
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