Falling into Place: Kai Jones
Kai Jones' extraordinary fight for life from injury
2024 · 59 min · ★ 5.0 · Documentary
Skier Kai Jones shattered both his legs in a fall from a cliff. The teenager experiences a brutal rescue operation, a difficult operation and life-threatening anemia. The movie shows Kai Jones' fight for survival. It is a story about adversity and how it strengthens one's own resilience.
Directed by Todd Jones · Written by Clayton Vila
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Kai Jones Self - T Todd Jones Self / Kai's Father
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