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Don’t miss an exclusive Q&A with Ed Jackson at Bath’s Little Theatre: From paralyzed to conquering mountains – Documentary follows the man who was told he would never walk again
Imagine being told you would never walk again. Now, imagine defying the odds and climbing some of the world’s tallest mountains. That’s the incredible story of Ed Jackson, a former professional rugby player from Bath, who turned his life around after a devastating spinal cord injury. Now, for the first time, Ed is sharing his remarkable journey in an inspiring documentary – with an exclusive Q&A event to hear his story firsthand.
On Tuesday, August 20th at 8:30 PM, Bath’s Little Theatre will host a special preview screening of THE MOUNTAIN WITHIN ME, a powerful film that captures Ed's path from paralysis to scaling the peaks of Snowdonia, the Alps, and the Himalayas.
Following the screening, Ed himself will take the stage for an intimate Q&A session, where you’ll have the chance to ask your burning questions and hear about his personal experiences in real-time.
This thought-provoking documentary, directed by multi-award-winner Polly Steele and produced by BAFTA and EMMY nominee George Chignell, goes beyond physical recovery. It’s a story of hope, resilience, and redefining what’s possible when faced with life-altering challenges. You'll witness the raw emotions as Ed and his wife, Lois, navigate their journey and reflect on the profound impact of disability on their lives.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, motivation, or simply an unforgettable experience, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Be part of an evening that could change the way you see the world – and yourself.
Speaking about his documentary, Ed Jackson said: “You are about to watch a film about me. Which still sounds very weird…
“I suppose so far, my life has been a game of two halves. I was a professional rugby player but following a spinal cord injury, my life took a drastic turn in an entirely new direction and that’s what this film is about.
“It was a massive physical and emotional challenge to make the film. It not only explores who I am as a husband, son, man today, but it also involved looking back and digging deep into old feelings, particularly from the early days following the accident. I’m hoping it will help to show the open and hidden sides of living with a disability. I’ve laid bare taboo subjects such as how the accident has changed my relationships, bladder, bowel and sexual function – not always the most comfortable areas to share, however I appreciate how important it is to talk about these areas that aren’t normalised – especially speaking as a man.
“Opening up about challenges and vulnerabilities, laying yourself out there for the world to see isscary, but it’s important. As a proud, young man, being vulnerable didn’t come naturally but I have come to realise the power of honesty, especially around the uncomfortable topics that are rarely talked about. These are the things that take the biggest toll on people’s mental health and they are not something to be embarrassed about but an integral part of who a person is.
“I hope by speaking about these things openly and honestly it can help remove the stigma and encourage others that it’s okay for them to be open about their own struggles too.
“One of the main motivations for me to get involved in this film was to pay forward the inspiration and support I received from other people during my own recovery – my wife Lois was an immense tower of strength and so too were the inspiring people I met who’d been through similar life-changing physical or emotional traumas. I know how valuable support from a wider community can be and I hope the film will provide some motivation for others going through something similar.
“I now find myself an author, business owner, motivational speaker, charity founder, TV presenter and adaptive adventurer. Life certainly has not panned out the way I expected, but then again it rarely does. I feel incredibly grateful for where I find myself today, I felt so useless for so long and now being in a position where I can encourage others is incredibly humbling.
“Everyone faces challenges in life and no two journeys are the same.”
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