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THE CHARIOT RACES is a unique documentary about the profound journey a person with disabilities must undergo to become truly enabled. Focusing on the extraordinary experiences of world-class skier and wheelchair racer John Davis, this breathtaking film shows all of us, disabled and able-bodied alike, that we can accomplish anything. THE CHARIOT RACES is remarkable in that it shines a light on the intensity of disabled sports and the amazing athletes who perform in them. Stunning visuals, a jazzy musical score and lots of sports footage, including extreme skiing and downhill wheelchair racing, make THE CHARIOT RACES unforgettable to viewers aged ten and older. Each video comes with a free discussion guide that will help get your group talking about social issues, understanding and respecting diversity, setting and achieving goals and methods for overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. For Schools -- Grades 6 to adult. For Social Studies, Physical Education, Guidance and Counseling, Character Education, Diversity, Inclusion. For Libraries of all types. For Healthcare and Rehabilitation Facilities: Sports Facilities, Camps, Organizations working with the Disabled Community. For Corporations, Businesses and Employee-Assistance Programs. The CHARIOT RACES is funded by the Hartford. The video is $69.95 and is closed captioned. It comes packaged in a library case with a group leader's discussion guide. Public performance rights included. For individuals with disabilities, for home use only, we are pleased to offer a special price of $29.95 per video. Sorry, we cannot offer this price to institutions or to groups of any size or type. AWARDS Silver Apple Award — National Educational Media Network Best of Festival Grand Prize — International Ski Film Festival Kaleidoscope Award at the Paralympic Film Festival — Atlanta Paralympics People's Choice Award — MountainFilm Festival “I would recommend this video to students, sports enthusiasts and teachers. It capitalizes on the strengths of our disability community.” - Paul Imperiale, Citywide Disability Coordinator, Mayor’s Office, San Francisco, California “The Chariot Races accomplishes something important above and beyond expanding our awareness; children will see that people with disabilities can not only adapt, they can excel.” - Randy Pitman, Video Librarian the chariot races (Videotape and Leader’s Guide) $69.95 + shipping & handling Quantity:    273 Ninth Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Fax (415) 552-4087 (800)359-5437 e-mail