“Why me? It is simple. Why not me? If I have to go through this to help future generations, why not me?”
Those few, simple words will most likely come to define how Joost van der Westhuizen will be remembered and it is also the key motif of the documentary Glory Game, which is currently available on DStv’s Box Office.
The documentary, directed by Odette Schwegler, follows Van der Westhuizen’s journey from the day he celebrates his 42nd birthday, something a few thought might not be possible, to going to the US to undergo hours of scans that will, in future, assist with research. What makes the documentary and Van der Westhuizen’s journey so incredible is his humour and humility, despite being confined to a wheelchair and trapped in his own body.
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