After losing his brother and his sense of purpose,
one small act of kindness
set something in motion
no one could have expected.
A documentary about grief, purpose, and the small ways we show up for each other when it matters most.
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how to help someone through loss.
What do you do when
someone loses everything?
Most of us want to help.
We just don’t know how.
Ride in Paradise tells the story of one man who chose to show up—and how a simple act of kindness became something much bigger than he ever expected.
This isn’t just a film.
It’s an invitation.
What began as one man’s response to grief became something much bigger—connecting families who have lost a child through a simple act of kindness: a teddy bear, delivered by a stranger on a motorcycle.
the story
#Whatsmyteddybear
A teddy bear can’t fix loss.
But it can remind someone they’re not alone.
What started as a simple gesture has become a question:
What’s the small thing only you can give?
Everyone has something.
This film is about finding it.
Why this story matters
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FESTIVAL AWARDS
2025 Zion's Indie Film Festival
Winner - Zion's Indie Spirit Award
Winner - Audience Choice (Documentary)
3rd Place - Best Documentary
2025 Atlanta DocuFest
Winner - Best Local Film
2025 Kansas City Film Festival
Official Selection
2025 ICFF
Nominee - Best Documentary
Nominee - Best Director
2025 Red Rock Film Festival
Official Selection
