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Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Brookwell McNamara Entertainment Presents: One Man's Vision - Inspiring Biopic Set for a Motion Picture
Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2025) - A blind boy from America's heartland changed the way the world drives. One Man's Vision: Inspiring Biopic set for a Motion Picture This is the powerful story behind One Man's Vision, the upcoming feature film inspired by the life of inventor Ralph Teetor - the mind behind Cruise Control - who lost his sight at age five but never lost his vision of what was possible. Inspired by the book, One Man's Vision, by the late Marjorie Teetor Meyer, the film is a collaboration between Brookwell McNamara Entertainment, Blind Logic Productions, and Bernstein/Romero Productions. At its core, it's a story of iron-willed perseverance, love, and how one man refused to be defined by his blindness and instead shaped the future of the American automotive industry. An American triumph over tragedy story that follows a man who overcomes unthinkable odds. Ralph Teetor lived his life as a sighted person. His own daughter didn't know he was blind until age 10. Reuniting the team behind the 2024 biopic Reagan, the film will be written by Howard "Howie" Klausner and directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Sean McNamara. Producers include David Brookwell, Jack Teetor, and Gary Bernstein, with Klausner also serving as executive producer. McNamara's credits include Soul Surfer, On a Wing and a Prayer, and the upcoming John O'Leary story Soul on Fire, for Sony Pictures and Emile Hirsch's Holocaust drama Bau: Artist at War, for Paramount Pictures. Klausner's writing includes Space Cowboy's (Clint Eastwood), The Last Ride, and The Identical. David Brookwell brings decades of experience in feature films and television. This film was sparked by Ralph Teetor's great nephew, Jack Teetor, who produced the award-winning documentary, Blind Logic, premiering on July 8 th on digital platforms and cable providers. "Ralph's legacy goes far beyond Cruise Control," said Jack Teetor. "It's about resilience, imagination, and a love story that fueled his pursuit of achievement." Cannot view this video? Visit: Producers Gary Bernstein & Ernesto Romero introduced Brookwell McNamara to Jack Teetor and discussed a feature film about Ralph Teetor's life. Gary Bernstein produced the highest rated series on six different networks including "Lingo" which has been on the air for five decades. Bernstein commented, "After reading the book, 'One Man's Vision,' I knew immediately it needed to be a motion picture and I'm excited to play a role in bringing it to fruition. Ralph Teetor's life story caused a major positive paradigm shift in my life and I'm certain the motion picture will do the same for millions of others." McNamara added, " I'm so excited to be making 'One Man's Vision' for the big screen. This is an extraordinary American story that is not just about bringing Ralph Teetor's remarkable journey to life, it's about illuminating the power of resilience and innovation against all odds. I am thrilled to share his inspiring legacy with the world!" BROOKWELL MCNAMARA ENTERTAINMENT Los Angeles, CA
CNA
2 days ago
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: From food to finance, Sean Lim shares his hard-won path to success
Sean Lim is a managing partner at investment firm NWD Holdings. He's also co-owner of an upcoming Radisson Blu beachfront luxury hotel in Penang, a deal he personally brokered with one of the world's largest hospitality groups. Sean's path to success began in the food industry, which gave him a taste of success after a childhood defined by challenges with his self-esteem and an early-adulthood marked by a number of entrepreneurial setbacks. But he kept moving forward. Sean shares the most valuable personal and entrepreneurial insights he's gained on his journey of perseverance.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Edmonton teen with medical condition participates in archery
Edmonton Watch Edmonton junior high student Kaiya isn't letting her medical conditions stop her from competing in archery. CTV News Edmonton's Evan Kenny has her story.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
‘It's inspiring': Teen archer finds way to compete with disability
Kaiya Day never imagined she'd be on a sports team, but after years competing in archery, she's become a recognizable member of her school's archery team. Day has a congenital condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC), which impacts the joints. She has clubbed hands and feet, and was born with her legs curved inwards, something she's had several surgeries to correct. The 15-year-old still struggles to walk long distances but has persevered through these challenges to learn archery. 'My principal will sit on a chair and hold the bow at an angle for me. I'll grab the string with the reverse grip and kind of pull myself back and the string with me, and then angle where I need to shoot,' Day explained to CTV News Edmonton inside her school gym. Wabamun School principal Les Worthington spent years working with Day to master the technique. 'There was definitely some trial and error, more so from the point of view of it's hard to get arrows to stick to the target,' he said. 'Some of the first competitions we had, the arrows would bounce off the target or they would just hit the floor.' Rewards of inclusion Despite the bumpy start, Day continued to practise, compete and get stronger, which allowed her to upgrade her bow. Both she and Worthington say a highlight of competing was an event at the Edmonton Expo Centre a few years ago. 'We were the last ones to finish up and it's a pretty big venue where there's 40, 50 kids shooting at a time, and when we turned around and faced the audience, there was a whole bunch of people standing up giving her a big round of applause,' said Worthington. 'People, even to this day, they'll still tell us when they see her shoot, it's inspiring.' Day said it feels good to be part of a team and is grateful to her principal for making it possible. 'It makes me feel very supported and happy that I have someone who trusts me and believes in me,' she said. Worthington said he wants students graduating from Wabamun School to look back on their experience 'feeling like (they were) a part of something.' 'Sports offers that, but in a bigger context, it's about feeling a part of a community,' he said. This is Day's last week at Wabamun School, moving on to high school next year. She doesn't know what her future in archery looks like but hopes to continue competing.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Ted Nolan, first Indigenous head coach in the NHL, talks perseverance
Ted Nolan, former NHLer and the first Indigenous person to be an NHL head coach, spoke in Sudbury on Friday ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day. On Friday at Laurentian University, there was an event to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, which is being celebrated on Saturday. The keynote speaker was Ted Nolan, a former NHL player and the first Indigenous person to be an NHL head coach. Nolan, who is from the Garden River First Nation, shared stories about resilience and perseverance. Ted Nolan, Dominic Beaudry Ted Nolan, left, is seen Friday with Dominic Beaudry, LU's vice-president of Academic and Indigenous Programs. (Alana Everson/CTV News) The former NHL coach of the year shared a story about how his father, who died when he was just 16, taught him to 'work with what you got.' 'Hardships that I faced in growing up with a lack of materialistic things in order to play and then the lack of acceptance when you tried to play,' Nolan said. He shared stories about challenges he's faced, including racism, discrimination and battling multiple myeloma. His mother was killed by a drunk driver when he was 20 years old. Nolan said he hit a dark place in his life when his pro coaching career came to an abrupt end. Ted Nolan Ted Nolan, who is from the Garden River First Nation, shared stories about resilience and perseverance at a ceremony Friday at Laurentian University in Sudbury. (Alana Everson/CTV News) 'The rumours started percolating and a lot of them were derogatory statements about our people -- drinking and lazy and those types of things that probably hurt the most versus losing the job,' said Nolan. Key principles Through it all, he said he follows some key principles. 'Perseverance word always sticks with me,' Nolan said. 'We gotta' learn to fight through it and eventually you are gonna' find that one person and that's all you need sometimes. Just that one person who believes in you.' Laurentian University presented Nolan with an Anishnaabe medallion for his message about resilience. 'It's not always right to just share our trauma,' said Dominic Beaudry, LU's vice-president of Academic and Indigenous Programs. 'We also need to begin to share some of the success stories and some of the leaders in our community and I believe Ted Nolan is an exceptional leader and wanted to ensure his story was shared here.' Nolan said his coaching philosophy is that everyone deserves equal respect. It's a message he hopes resonates with people on National Indigenous Peoples Day -- and every day.
