Brick by Brick: At His Own Pace

About this Short Film

Brick by Brick: At His Own Pace is an intimate, uplifting short documentary that explores the daily life of a 13-year-old boy living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. While the genetic condition progressively slows his physical mobility, his mind, humour, and spirit continue to race forward at "Mach 10." Through the visual metaphor of his massive, intricate LEGO builds, the film captures his vibrant drive for independence. We see him navigating a regular teenage world—modifying a cooking class, playing pickleball, running Sense Rugby drills, and finding joy in his faith and youth group community. Yet, beneath the surface of his active days lies a quiet, unseen grit: the gruelling nightly routine of medication, stretching, and wearing "turtle braces" required to protect his body for tomorrow. Anchored by a strong spiritual foundation and a witty, unshakeable sense of self, Brick by Brick is a powerful testament to finishing what you start and building a life of resilience exactly at your own pace.