Synopsis
"Mountains Internal" is a poignant feature documentary film following Nerissa Cannon's remarkable journey to reclaim the life she lost to a mysterious illness over ten years ago. Through the trials, triumphs, and an unexpected breakthrough diagnosis, Nerissa's resilience shines as she redefines her connection to the mountains she loves, seeks emotional and physical healing, and discovers the transformative power of purpose amidst her adversity.
The Film
Production for “Mountains Internal” began in the fall of 2022. Originally a film that was to follow Nerissa as she navigated her journey back to big-mountain skiing as an adaptive athlete, six months into production an unexpected diagnosis for her underlying health condition came to light. This moment is when the story broadened to not only follow Nerissa’s return to skiing but also her search for healing. In the months since, we have explored the emotional difficulty of moving past her decade-long disability, her challenging physical recovery process, and the difficulties that both have presented to her ultimate quest to return to the big-mountain skiing that she loves.
How much physical mobility will she regain? Will she reach mental and emotional healing? Will she ever find the freedom on the mountain that she desires? We hope to answer those questions and more with this film.