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Documentary Featuring Loma Linda Patient Accepted into Newport Beach Film Festival

By Chester Wallace, Community Writer
April 27, 2017 at 08:53am. Views: 55

Loma Linda>> “Determination is Mine,” a documentary short about one Afghan boy’s journey to one day walk again after losing both his legs from stepping on a landmine, has been accepted into the Newport Beach Film Festival. The film features a team of Loma Linda University Health clinicians dedicated to the care of Malek Mohammad. When he was 15 years old, Mohammad set out to collect firewood for his mother so she could cook dinner. As he stepped into a field, Mohammad fell victim to two landmines. His legs, stripped from his body, lay several feet away from him. Two years later, in 2008, he came to America filled with hope. His goal was to return home to Afghanistan as a walking man. The 35-minute film follows Mohammad as he travels from his hometown to Loma Linda, California, where he would live for two years as he received extensive treatment for his injuries at Loma Linda University. Produced by Mound City Films, “Determination is Mine” captures the essence of Loma Linda University Health’s mission “To Make Man Whole.” In addition to medical care, Mohammed has been introduced to and adapted into a whole new culture. He built a life during his time in Loma Linda. He attended school, made friends, and joined PossAbilities, a free community outreach program that offers a sense of community to disabled individuals who were born with or have permanent physical injury, as well as offer activities and practical direction to help them lead an active, fulfilling life. Director Patricia Kelikani captured footage and interviews both in Loma Linda and Afghanistan to create the film. "It was an honor to tell Malek's story of courageous transformation,” she said. “His determination to never give up encourages viewers to keep going despite whatever challenging circumstances we face." “Determination is Mine” will be screened at the film festival in Costa Mesa on Sunday, April 23 at 8:15 p.m. and Thursday, April 27 at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online.

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