Raising Matty Christian

I watch so many documentaries that I forget many. After several years, this one holds up so kudos to the team who brought this story to us. I can assure you that labeling a person with a disability as "inspirational" can be a cruel and burdensome punishment. Every child has a strong drive to fulfill their family's expectations and to earn their approval. Matty's family may have better served their son by putting an emphasis on something other than the physical prowess required to achieve success in competitive sports. Some say he is an inspiration. I say he was a tortured soul that was effectively victimized by those who should have fostered his natural talents. Perhaps they lacked the empathy, creativity, or intelligence to realize how their narrow mindedness impacted their son. I hope this cautionary tale saves another young person from being victimized by their own family's ignorance.

Great doc! Left out some info though, reason Matt was disabled because mom took doctor prescribed medication for morning sickness while pregnant Turned out that medication was found to cause birth defects.

Just when you think you're having a bad day this is the movie to watch! Matty was truly an awesome young man who conquered all obstacles that were in his path.