The Luckiest Man
Though she’s just 30, Katie Jenkins Norris is becoming a veteran filmmaker.
The 2003 Lake Highlands High School graduate will debut her new movie, The Luckiest Man, at a red carpet event at Dallas’ Angelika Film Center October 22.
The documentary shares the inspiring story of retired Dallas businessman and former Lake Highlands resident John Paine. He has always been a man “larger than life,” say his family, even during his 15-year battle with ALS. Through family remembrances, old home movies and inspirational testimonies, the story uplifts and inspires as Paine continues to beat ALS’ average life expectancy of 2-5 years. Paine’s perspective on how the disease has affected his life gives hope to others facing difficult life circumstances. His challenge to those he continues to mentor: “Don’t wait until you are dying before you start living.”
Katie’s non-profit, Fotolanthropy, was also responsible for Travis: A Soldier’s Story, about Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills who lost parts of both arms and both legs when an IED exploded in Afghanistan.
If you’d like to see The Luckiest Man, tickets may be purchased here, but don’t wait. The first two theaters sold out quickly so a third screen has been added.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a red carpet welcome and music by American Idol’s Jason Castro. The show begins at 7:45, with closing remarks at 9. Katie and the Paine family will be in attendance.
