Peaks of Life | Tom Wheeler Documentary
Peaks of Life is a short Documentary about UK rider and downhill racer Tom Wheeler. The documentary illustrates Tom’s lengthy recovery and rehabilitation process after loosing the use of his right arm whilst racing in Rheola, Wales back in 2011.
Despite paralysing his right arm, Tom’s determination and dedication means he’s able to do the things he loves most including riding his mountain bike again. A touching story that some may consider a tragedy at first, but with such a great out look of life Tom isn’t letting his paralysed arm slow him down.
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Directed and Shot by: Chris Seager & Kris Forrest
Edited & Sound Design by Chris Seager & Kris Forrest
Additional Filming by Theo Clark
Colour Grade by Joseph Bicknell
Graphic Design by Adam Duckett
Images by Alex Tyler – www.alextylerphotography.co.uk
Special thanks to Rhys & Gail Wheeler.
Music: Rise – Tony Anderson. More scores at:
http://www.themusicbed.com/#!/artist/Tony-Anderson-7054/
All Tip Jar donations will be going to the Welsh Air Ambulance who were fundamental to getting Tom to hospital as quickly as possible. http://www.walesairambulance.com
So strong, guys!
Anyone interested in the score can find it and others like it here: http://www.themusicbed.com/#!/artist/Tony-Anderson-7054/
Superb Guys….
Keep it UP. I Salute your power.
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Really strong first person reality, Tom was all there was until the credits rolled. Good work all.
Time to get back on the bike ………………………
The rebuilding of the body is one thing. The rebuilding of the spirits is ever more profound. Thank you guys for making this documentary. We’re big fans!!
Awesome & Inspiring short.. and hey we share the same surname and I also ride DH, big respect for getting back on the bike! It’s definitely a feeling you can’t live without!
Great work! I added it to Awardeo: https://vimeo.com/groups/awardeo A group for documentaries, photojournalism and multimedia storytelling.
great video
Respect. Very good video.
added to
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Well done boy, proud of you!
I saw this in the mtbuk magazine , such an amazing guy , and an amazing film too 🙂 awesome stuff 🙂
Respect. I’m glad that you can still enjoy your passion. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Wow, great video, big biker and bigger man!
awesome inspiring and tough!
Wow – that crash looked pretty horrific from my spot! Brave guy with clearly a massive heart!
Now THIS is something!
As one who was conceived on a 2-wheeled, self-powered, contrivance, I can understand the ‘magical’ bond that this bloke subscribes to.
Very moving. Well produced. Thank you.
Awesome!
Hats down to the man!
Very nice work, guys. Could have easily fallen into a piece of “inspiration” in lesser filmmakers’ hands, but you kept it honest and real, and it’s all the better for it.
Added to our new channel: https://vimeo.com/channels/evolveanthology
Thanks for sharing!
great video bud, inspiring!!!