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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0018713528087 Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Good Times Video Languages: Manufacturer: Good Times Video MPN: 52808 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Good Times Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: March 04, 2008 Running Time: 90 minutes Studio: Good Times Video Theatrical Release Date: 2007 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Until 2003, Kris Carr's life resembled that of many other New York actresses. The attractive blonde acted in commercials, appeared in theatrical revues, and guested on programs like Law & Order. After she was diagnosed with cancer of the vascular system, Carr decided to document the experience (she has also written a book, Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor). This isn't how most people would react, especially if told that conventional treatments aren't likely to help. With the support of her friends and family, Carr becomes "a full-time healing junkie." For this TLC documentary, she also interviews fellow cancer survivors, like redheaded sisters Erin Zammett Ruddy and Melissa Gonzalez, African-American playwright Oni Faidah Lampley, and pink wigged tour manager Jackie Farry. While Carr acquires a New Age attitude (she digs the word "groovy"), Farry advances a punk-rock approach (her motto is "f--- cancer"). Carr may exhibit greater acceptance of her condition, but Farry's anger seems like the more logical response. Further, Carr's optimism is admirable, but possibly unrealistic for those without her support system or insurance benefits (Plus, she never looks sick and falls in love with her camera man during filming). Nonetheless, her sometimes risqué sense of humor makes for entertaining company during this five-year journey. In Crazy Sexy Cancer, Carr doesn't presume to offer any cures for untreatable conditions, but provides a model for living well through low-impact exercise and proper eating habits. The plentiful extras include a yoga routine, guided meditation, detox tips, deleted scenes, and extended interviews. --Kathleen C. Fennessy Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Her Metier Is Helping Others Overcome FearShe never really does reveal what makes cancer sexy, but surely part of it is her developing romance with the man behind the camera, Brian Fassett. Brian makes himself indispensable to Kris, and is at her side no matter what New Age diet she tries next. Even when she's down, he stays up. In fact Brian hardly shows any emotions in the video, he's just a steady sort of man for a bubbly and optimistic woman. Her dilemma is a tragic one: she has an inoperable and untreatable cancer that ... Read More Rating:  - Crazy Sexy CancerHere is a wonderful exploration of young folks with cancer. Her worldwide search for cures and potent diets are inspiring. I work for hospice and plan to reccommend this video and companion book to my patients. The extras on the video include yoga for healing and vegetarian diet help. I think that this is a very important video for most people as nowdays we all now people struggling with this disease. Also for those of us who want to avoid cancer, there are plenty of tips for us. Rating: - Cancer one day at a timeChosen for our annual Women's Film Festival 2008 this was an uplifting view of one woman's fight against her cancer. It also interviews other young women who are dealing with the disease. It is brave and sad, and hopeful. Rating: - Crazy, sexy woman on a missionIn this fun little documentary, actress/director Kris Carr is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that infects her lungs and liver. The cancer is so rare (not to mention hard to pronounce) that every treatment offered to her is experimental. Fortunately, the cancer does not metastasize quickly. Seizing the opportunity, she becomes her own "health guru" and starts to go on a journey of alternative medicine. The reason I was attracted to this is because it features briefly one of the people who I've been ... Read More Rating: - Inspirational and charmingI saw this on TLC, and it's a beyond charming look at what would normally be a private struggle with cancer. Kris Carr is an amazing inspirational young lady and she inspired me so much to live my days to a much more full extent! She has an open heart that she is sharing with the world. I have purchased a few extra copies for friends now as I don't want to give up my own. I'm not sure why her name is not FIRST on her DVD (lists Rodney Yee who stars in an extras chapter)! 
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