Quad Gods
World Premiere

Quad Gods

Documentary Competition
Feature | United States | 90 MINUTES | English
New York, Documentary, Disability, Sports, Technology, Black & African American Diaspora Stories

Richard, Blake and Prentice are three New York men with quadriplegia who meet at a Mount Sinai neurological rehabilitation center and later decide to form the first all quadriplegic esports gaming team, calling themselves the Quad Gods. Utilizing adaptive devices to help them access gaming technology, the Quad Gods quickly become fierce competitors while forming a close bond of friendship and support. But gaming is more than just a hobby for them — it’s actually part of a cutting edge neurological rehab process that helps engage the brain in new ways as part of their recovery. 


This impressive feature film debut from filmmaker Jess Jacklin (and Executive Produced by the Academy Award-nominated filmmaking team of Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing) paints a vivid portrait of this tenacious team as they recalibrate their sense of identity while navigating New York City and the barriers of ableism they encounter on a daily basis. Providing a unique lens into both gaming and disability, this captivating story challenges assumptions and spotlights the restorative power of resilience, passion and found community.––Andrea Passafiume


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Jess Jacklin
Director
Jess Jacklin
Producer
Johnny Fego, Jess Jacklin
Cinematographer
Alex Takats, David Waldron
Editor
Enat Sidi, Jon Stray
Composer
Gary Gunn
Executive Producer
Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady
Associate Producer
Frantz Rocher

Contacts
Press Contact
Veronica Van Pelt
HBO Documentary Films
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 3233266931
veronica.vanpelt@wbd.com
Print Source
Christina Gonzalez
Loki Films LLC
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 212 343 8900
christina@lokifilms.com
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