The Mountain Within Me
Movie Details:
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Release date | August 16, 2024 (United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 1hr 29min |
| Starring | Ed Jackson |
| Directed by | Polly Steele |
| Produced by | George Chignell |
| Edited by | Sabrina Burnard |
| Music by | Donna Mckevitt |
| Production Company | Dog Star Films Universal Pictures |
Storyline:
After suffering a catastrophic and almost fatal spinal cord injury, professional rugby player Ed Jackson’s world changed forever. THE MOUNTAIN WITHIN ME follows Ed’s journey on his recovery as he achieves the mental and physical heights of Snowdonia, the Alps, and the Himalayas to the life-altering challenges closer to home.
Ed Jackson is a former Rugby Union player who played at the highest level, but in April 2017 he was involved in a serious accident where he broke his neck and had a serious spinal cord injury. This left him paralyzed from the neck down and doctors told him he would never walk again. When faced with life-changing injuries, Ed Jackson harnessed his determination to create a future for himself, his wife, and his family that most thought impossible. This documentary follows Ed, and his wife Lois, as they undertake an extraordinary journey through the past and present and honestly discuss their future and the impact of living with a disability.