Looking Up – West Coast Premiere at the
Newport Beach Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival
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to today's show featuring
Producer/Director Elena Neuman
About the film
LOOKING UP is the inspiring story of Eitan Armon, a young man facing encroaching blindness who takes on the challenge of climbing the world’s most epic granite wall.
At age 20, while serving in the military, Eitan is diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare and incurable genetic disease that causes blindness. With time running out and only 5% of his central vision remaining, Eitan decides to challenge himself and ascend Yosemite’s daunting El Capitan. Looking Up documents Eitan’s journey and resilience, demonstrating the endless possibilities for those who approach life with positivity.
The film follows Eitan Armon, a young man facing progressive blindness from Retinitis Pigmentosa, as he takes on the extraordinary challenge of climbing El Capitan.
LOOKING UP is the inspiring story of Eitan Armon, a young man facing encroaching blindness who takes on the challenge of climbing the world’s most epic granite wall.
At age 20, while serving in the military, Eitan is diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare and incurable genetic disease that causes blindness. With time running out and only 5% of his central vision remaining, Eitan decides to challenge himself and ascend Yosemite’s daunting El Capitan. Looking Up documents Eitan’s journey and resilience, demonstrating the endless possibilities for those who approach life with positivity.
The film follows Eitan Armon, a young man facing progressive blindness from Retinitis Pigmentosa, as he takes on the extraordinary challenge of climbing El Capitan.
With appearances by renowned positive psychologist Tal Ben-Shahar, retinal researchers Drs. Edwin Stone and Budd Tucker, and climbing partners Jay Lefkowitz and Willie Benegas, the film is both a testament to hope and an exploration of human resilience.
Sat, Oct 18th, 1:00 PM @ Big Newport, Screen 5
Tue, Oct 21st, 5:00 PM @ Triangle Cinemas, Screen 4
Year: 2024
Runtime: 72 minutes
Language: English
Country: United States
Premiere: California
Director: Elena Neuman
Producer: Elena Neuman
Producer: Elena Neuman
Cinematographer: Dani Tenenbaum, Damian Benegas
Editor: Dennis Clark
Music: Michael Bryan Stein
