Too much focus is spent on corys physical condition and recovery, and the thin, formulaic plot isnt enough to hold most viewers interest. The cory weissman story in which nugent plays himself. Following a catastrophic stroke at the end of his freshman year, the film chronicles cory s againstallodds comeback from this lifethreatening stroke with the help of his mother tina, a physical therapist. Overcoming any obstacle in life starts with taking the first step.
Feb 02, 2015 david henrie stars in the incredible true story of cory weissman, a college basketball star who found himself paralyzed after a sudden stroke. Young david henrie best known for being the eldest russo sibling on the disney channel show the witches of waverly place plays the title role of cory weissman in to 1. The cory weissman story is a biopic about a promising college basketball player who suffers a stroke during his freshman year. Following a stroke at the end of his freshman year, the film chronicles cory s comeback. Following a stroke at the end of his freshman year, the film chronicles corys comeback. The story delivers heartwarming accounts of corys early days as a puppy, in which cory was a bit of a marley and me troublemaker that will have you laughing as you turn each page.
The cory weissman story features david henrie how i met your mother and wizards of waverly place as cory and emmy awardwinner beau bridges as coach petrie. The cory weissman story opposite david henrie, hannah marks, cassi thomson, beau bridges and jean louisa kelly. Although it has a positive message and ends on a high note, most of to 1. It feels like its a storybook, like a disney movie. Oct 03, 2012 costner ready for action luke kleintank has joined the cast of 1,000 to 1. The cory weissman story is the inspirational true story of cory weissman, a college basketball player who suffers a devastating stroke, but perseveres to find new meaning in his life both on and, more importantly, off the court. As he endeavors to recover physically and mentally from the episode, he gains a greater understanding of life. Corys story is a book that delivers an inspirational story of one dogs challenging journey through life as an epileptic. He describes some of the difficulties he has, his experiences with a psychiatrist and a talking doctor, and some of the ways that his family and teachers help.
Ann corys most popular book is the howl and the pussycat. The cory weissman story you are looking for uplifting, serious and captivating movies about with college, rehabilitation, sport, athletes life, disability, parents and children and life is a bitch themes of biography and drama genre shot in usa. Shortly there after, weissman suffered a brain hemorrhage that left him paralyzed on his left side. A kids book about living with adhd is a nonfiction picture book that describes corys experience of being a young child whose adhd becomes a problem for him in first grade. Most of the filming was done on the gettysburg campus, with cory sneaking in a cameo appearance. In this film henrie plays a juvenile stroke victim and basketball star who makes a long road to recovery and truth be told isnt quite all there when the film concludes. Your book is such a beautiful tribute to corys life. The cory weissman story is a 2014 sports film directed by mike levine and starring david henrie, beau bridges, cassi thomson, hannah marks, jean louisa kelly, and luke kleintank. Stroke survivor looking to inspire others by sharing my story. Cory weismann is a motivational speaker who speaks about his rehab journey from a stroke that happened in college and how this has impacted his outlook on life.
Cory weissman cory weissman scored over 1,000 points during his high school basketball career and went on to enter gettysburg college as a top freshman recruit. The cory weissman story is a boring trudge through physical therapy appointments and setbacks to corys recovery. David henrie wizards of waverly place will play the lead in 1,000 to 1. Most of the filming was done on the gettysburg college campus, with cory sneaking in a cameo appearance. The cory weissman story dvd, 2014 at the best online prices at ebay. Following a catastrophic stroke at the end of his freshman year, the film chronicles corys againstallodds comeback from this lifethreatening stroke with the help of his mother tina, a physical therapist. The corey weissman story, 2014, directed by michael levine, with beau bridges, luke kleintank, david henrie, at turner classic movies. The cory weissman story, the true story of a young basketball player who suffered a catastrophic stroke as a freshman at. The cory weissman story david henrie beau bridges cassi thomson 20 cory weissman david henrie, a student at gettysburg college, returns to the basketball court after suffering a stroke. The corey weisman story cory weissman is a college basketball player who suffers a devastating stroke. Cory weissman is a college basketball player who suffers a devastating stroke.
College gameday will feature cory weissmans story on saturday, feb. He couldnt lift any weights with the arm and got a severe headache. The cory weissman storyae corey weissman was a standout basketball play who scored over a points during his high school career. The cory weissman story stroke connection magazine. Cory played competitively on elite traveling basketball and soccer teams as well as on his high school varsity. The cory weissman story the inspirational true story of cory weissman, a college basketball player who suffers a devastating stroke but perseveres to find new meaning in his life both on, and more importantly, off the court. The cory weissman story jess evans 2014 castle jordan gibbs 2014 dawn mary french 2014. This video shows how you can brighten someones day through kindness. Mar 03, 2014 weissman made the second of two free throws and received a standing ovation. Students took part in book discussions, dance performances and art activities and listened to special speakers, including cory weissman, who told his personal story of recover from a stroke. Gettysburg college 300 north washington street gettysburg, pa 17325 717. He grew up playing all sports, primarily soccer and basketball. High school basketball star who was recruited to be the starting point guard at gettysburg college before suffering a catastrophic stroke his freshman year, ending his basketball career.
David henrie stars in the incredible true story of cory weissman, a college basketball star who found himself paralyzed after a sudden stroke. The true story of cory weissman, a rising college basketball star who suffered a stroke at the end of his freshman year. The cory weissman story, which is based upon true events, shows how difficult it is for those who have suffered a stroke, to resume their original life. Costner ready for action luke kleintank has joined the cast of 1,000 to 1. From a very young age, he had a love for playing sports and was quite an impressive athlete. The 1990s is often remembered as a decade of peace, prosperity and the rise of the internet world wide web. Weissman made the second of two free throws and received a standing ovation. Stroke survivor, looking to use my unique story to inspire others. Jean louisa kelly, david henrie, hannah marks, cassi thomson, luke kleintank, myk watford, michael.
We found the comments about excessive cleavage interesting, in that those displaying such are college students, which lends reality to the film. The cory weissman story opposite david henrie, hannah marks, cassi thomson, beau. Best free character education videos talking with trees books. Also available through the library of congress web site as facsimile page images. He perseveres to find new meaning in his life both on, and more importantly, off the court. But i guess they choose to follow the rule book and strictly stuck to the hallmark tv movie concept. The cory weissman story features david henrie how i met your mother and wizards of waverly place as cory and emmy awardwinner beau bridges as his coach. The cory weissman story gettysburg college athletics. Ann cory has 73 books on goodreads with 2080 ratings. Cory weissman was a studentathlete, a basketball player, who had a stroke while attending gettysburg college. Pi theta epsilon presents motivational speaker cory weissman. Cory weissmans story is one of courage and determination, with a storybook ending too good to be true. Apr, 2016 students took part in book discussions, dance performances and art activities and listened to special speakers, including cory weissman, who told his personal story of recover from a stroke.
In march of 2009, the season was over, but cory and teammates still worked out. While in the weight room one day, weissmans left arm went numb. It also helps with character education by showing elements of empathy, selfawareness, and honesty. The true story of cory weissman, a high school basketball star who scored 1, 000 points in high school and was expected to be a standout at gettysburg college. Apr 15, 2012 in a recent espn short, weissmans story is told. Books by ann cory author of the howl and the pussycat. Piscatawayreads speakers inspire my central jersey. Dreary sports drama based on true story has mature themes. The inspirational true story of cory weissman, a college basketball player who suffers a devastating stroke but perseveres to find new meaning in his life both on, and more importantly, off the court. The incident was cited widely as an example of the kind of sportsmanship lost in the winatallcosts atmosphere of modern sports. The true story of cory weissman, a high school basketball star who scored 1,000 points in high school and was expected to be a standout at gettysburg college. Emotional return to the court for gettysburg colleges cory weissman. With david henrie, luke kleintank, beau bridges, jean louisa kelly. As a freshman in college, cory was on the gettysurg mens basketball team.
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