Inspirational doc GO FAR, narrated by Mark Hamill, releases digitally worldwide September 1

LOS ANGELES - Aug. 28, 2015 - PRLog -- August 27, 2015 (Los Angeles, CA) – GO FAR: The Christopher Rush Story chronicles the inspirational life of Christopher Rush, a quadriplegic, and national MDA poster child, who lived with muscular dystrophy from birth to his death at age 30, well beyond his predicted two years of life.  Chris achieved extraordinary goals despite impossible odds and left behind a philosophy of life for all of us to follow. GO FAR is a motivational and inspirational film that teaches and inspires people with and without disabilities to follow their dreams and achieve them, no matter the obstacles. Featuring Tony Orlando, Jerry Lewis, and narrated by Chris’ childhood hero and inspiration – Mark Hamill, of Star Wars fame.

·      View the GO FAR Trailer http://gofarmovie.com

·      The film will be available on all major digital platforms on September 1, 2015 including: iTunes, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, Vudu, Roku, Xbox One, Dish Network and cable providers such as Time Warner Cable, Comcast, and Cox.

·      The film has gathered a huge following over the last seven years of production with excitement building from fans -- iTunes pre-order has over 100 5-star ratings.

A segment of the film showcases the impact that the Star Wars films, Luke Skywalker, and the principles of “The Force” had on the wheelchair-bound Christopher, and how these were the basis for Chris’ self-motivation and the origin of his GO FAR program. Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker and narrator of the GO FAR film, proclaims, “When I was first approached to narrate GO FAR I knew very little about the project, but after screening the film and learning about Christopher’s amazing journey I knew this was a film I had to be a part of. The Force was definitely with this one.”

Shortly before his death Chris invented a program called GO FAR, an acronym standing for: Goals, Obstacles, Focus, Act, and Review. He designed these steps to help individuals, especially those with disabilities, achieve their goals and dreams, no matter the obstacles. Chris’ goal was to travel the world and become an inspiration to those in need.  This film, produced and directed by Chris’ best friend, Zack Arnold, an editor on the hit Fox TV show EMPIRE, has one purpose in mind: To be used as a tool to promote Chris’ message and continue his goal of sharing the GO FAR philosophy with the world.  “Now that the film will be available to everyone on Sept. 1, my goal is to take this film on the road and screen it for children’s hospitals, disability groups, and faith organizations, and have them experience this program and Christopher’s life first-hand.  We have even developed a participant study guide to enhance the discussion around the GO FAR program for those who need it the most,” remarks the director, producer Zack Arnold.

Chris’ memoirs state  “I think it’s true that we all serve a purpose in life and I’ve always accepted my own as being one of a messenger. It became my mission to teach others that no matter the obstacles in front of them, they too can GO FAR.”

Seven years in the making, filmmaker Zack Arnold actually used the steps from the GO FAR program himself to work through the numerous obstacles and challenges of writing, producing, directing and distributing an independent film.

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