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<\/a>Kinarthy\u2019s honesty with his feelings, fears and ambitions, is remarkable. He undergoes a transformation during the film. His physical challenges and the dangers to his health if he gets sick have led to him being isolated for much of his life, relying on a few key caregivers and his parents. He is mentally strong, though, and this is made clear as he questions the walls he has built to protect himself and as he lives seemingly at peace with his limitations, while also knowing what he is capable of beyond them. That he allows the filmmakers \u2013 and us \u2013 to see just how vulnerable he is, is proof of his sheer strength.<\/p>\n
\u201cWatching Ari go through the process of making the film was incredibly rewarding,\u201d said Drillot. \u201cHe overcame a lot of creative obstacles and consistently impressed the whole filmmaking team with his drive, determination and creativity. Personally seeing him watch the footage in the movie theatre was the most impactful. It\u2019s a very unique experience to sit in a movie theatre and see your life reflected back at you. I really have a lot of respect for Ari for trusting the process and for constantly rising to the occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kinarthy opens himself up creatively in ways even he may have thought not possible. We see him working with fellow musicians Allan Slade and Johannes Winkler, who provide feedback and guidance, and help him translate his vision into reality. It is in these scenes that we witness both Kinarthy\u2019s confidence and anxiety, and the filmmakers capture it incredibly well, unobtrusively filming the men creating together, with other shots of Kinarthy talking about the process. There is an especially powerful scene, where Kinarthy sits alone in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall, on stage, as pages of music swirl madly about him.<\/p>\n
Ari\u2019s Theme <\/i>uses such special effects, as well as animation and reenactments, to help tell Kinarthy\u2019s story. There are home videos of Kinarthy and his family, and it is so moving to hear him talk about his family \u2013 describing his sister as a drum, driving him to enjoy himself; his dad as a cello, supporting from the background; and his mom as a piano, providing the strong underlying cords binding the family together. \u201cAnd then there was me. I was a flute,\u201d he says. \u201cA little sound that would come in and out. I wasn\u2019t integral to the song, but I added something unique. I often miss that version of myself, when life was expanding, free of concern and anxiety. As I\u2019ve gotten older, these memories have become more and more important to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the film, Kinarthy questions whether other people will be interested in his memories. Anyone who sees the documentary will likely respond with a resounding, yes! Not only interested in the memories, but inspired by the man who shared them and the man who created their impressive soundtrack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n