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When Teresa Bennett was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, she never imagined that a year later, she’d be scaling 60-foot walls with the grace and determination of a seasoned climber. With the knowledge that exercise helps improve symptoms, Teresa has been integral to the expansion of Up Ending Parkinsons, a nonprofit that provides guided rock climbing for people with Parkinson’s. Teresa transforms her battle with the disease into strength and endurance.
Closed captions are available for each short film screening. These screenings do not feature audio description services.
This is a free online event, and AARP membership is not required.
- Year2026
- Runtime17 minutes
- RatingNot Rated
- GenreDocumentary
- Notepremiered in May 2026 at Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, CO
- DirectorClare Bennett, Isabela Zawistowska
- ProducerClare Bennett, Michael Nowicki
- CastTeresa Bennett, Jack Bennett
When Teresa Bennett was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, she never imagined that a year later, she’d be scaling 60-foot walls with the grace and determination of a seasoned climber. With the knowledge that exercise helps improve symptoms, Teresa has been integral to the expansion of Up Ending Parkinsons, a nonprofit that provides guided rock climbing for people with Parkinson’s. Teresa transforms her battle with the disease into strength and endurance.
Closed captions are available for each short film screening. These screenings do not feature audio description services.
This is a free online event, and AARP membership is not required.
- Year2026
- Runtime17 minutes
- RatingNot Rated
- GenreDocumentary
- Notepremiered in May 2026 at Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, CO
- DirectorClare Bennett, Isabela Zawistowska
- ProducerClare Bennett, Michael Nowicki
- CastTeresa Bennett, Jack Bennett
