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| Crazy Sexy Cancer | 
 enlarge | Director: Kris Carr
Actors: Rodney Yee, Kris Carr
Studio: Good Times Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 11707
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 90
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 52808
UPC: 018713528087
EAN: 0018713528087
ASIN: B000YV1KVI
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: March 4, 2008
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Until 2003, Kris Carr's life resembled that of many other New York actresses. The attractive blonde acted in commercials, appeared in theatrical revues, and guested on programs like Law & Order. After she was diagnosed with cancer of the vascular system, Carr decided to document the experience (she has also written a book, Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor). This isn't how most people would react, especially if told that conventional treatments aren't likely to help. With the support of her friends and family, Carr becomes "a full-time healing junkie." For this TLC documentary, she also interviews fellow cancer survivors, like redheaded sisters Erin Zammett Ruddy and Melissa Gonzalez, African-American playwright Oni Faidah Lampley, and pink wigged tour manager Jackie Farry. While Carr acquires a New Age attitude (she digs the word "groovy"), Farry advances a punk-rock approach (her motto is "f--- cancer"). Carr may exhibit greater acceptance of her condition, but Farry's anger seems like the more logical response. Further, Carr's optimism is admirable, but possibly unrealistic for those without her support system or insurance benefits (Plus, she never looks sick and falls in love with her camera man during filming). Nonetheless, her sometimes risque sense of humor makes for entertaining company during this five-year journey. In Crazy Sexy Cancer, Carr doesn't presume to offer any cures for untreatable conditions, but provides a model for living well through low-impact exercise and proper eating habits. The plentiful extras include a yoga routine, guided meditation, detox tips, deleted scenes, and extended interviews. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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 An Invitation to Health, Life, Love, Hope, Joy, and a little Juice on the Side March 18, 2008
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Even though I'm a professional writer, words fail me. I'm sitting here at my computer with my fingers poised in touch-type position waiting for one gigantic capsule of brilliance to come out. Nope, still nothing. So I'll make my rave less-than-brilliant. Even though her DVD is genius!
Three words: Get this DVD. Six words: Even if you don't have cancer.
Kris Carr has done the miraculous: She has turned the whole conversation of cancer and healing and empowerment, and creative control upside down to invite all of us to look at our lives and even mortality through brave, fresh, fun, authentic eyes. She's a delight to watch; informative to listen to; an inspiration to emulate. She may actually make me do the unthinkable: shove kale down the feed tube of my juicer and give it a try. (Needless to say, I'm a juicing newbie; but her influence is bringing this Chocolate girl around.)
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Inspirational and charming April 10, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I saw this on TLC, and it's a beyond charming look at what would normally be a private struggle with cancer.
Kris Carr is an amazing inspirational young lady and she inspired me so much to live my days to a much more full extent!
She has an open heart that she is sharing with the world.
I have purchased a few extra copies for friends now as I don't want to give up my own.
I'm not sure why her name is not FIRST on her DVD (lists Rodney Yee who stars in an extras chapter)!
Transformation! March 19, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Every time I see it I pick up another gem. This documentary isn't about cancer, it's about wellness, about living. We ALL need to step back and examine how we individually and collectively are living our lives. And how that is impacting the health of our species. Kris had an in-your-face wake up call. What is going to take for YOU to start truly taking care of yourself? I recommend starting with this DVD! Absolutely inspiring!
 Crazy, sexy woman on a mission April 25, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
In this fun little documentary, actress/director Kris Carr is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that infects her lungs and liver. The cancer is so rare (not to mention hard to pronounce) that every treatment offered to her is experimental. Fortunately, the cancer does not metastasize quickly. Seizing the opportunity, she becomes her own "health guru" and starts to go on a journey of alternative medicine. The reason I was attracted to this is because it features briefly one of the people who I've been studying, a microbiologist by the name of Dr. Robert Young. His theories on "the new biology" are explained in the books that he writes. I also, as a side note, recommend that, if you are interested, to read books like "The pH Miracle." Or look up Dr. Alex Guerrero or Dr. Christopher Vasey. But I'm getting off the subject. I recommend this, but because of the language and content involved, this is NOT a family-friendly movie. Also, something that I found a bit irritating was that it came in a eco-friendly box. Now, I'm all about recycling and closing down the landfills and not polluting and all, but it was something I wasn't really expecting and it kind of made it hard to get the DVD out of the case without...breaking it. I don't know, maybe others have had better luck than I. I was struggling for 2 minutes trying to get the thing out without snapping it in two. Well, that's it. Until next time, Will out. God bless.
Crazy Sexy Cancer May 11, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Here is a wonderful exploration of young folks with cancer. Her worldwide search for cures and potent diets are inspiring. I work for hospice and plan to reccommend this video and companion book to my patients. The extras on the video include yoga for healing and vegetarian diet help. I think that this is a very important video for most people as nowdays we all now people struggling with this disease. Also for those of us who want to avoid cancer, there are plenty of tips for us.
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