96 Pounds of Dynamite
Synopsis
Diagnosed at birth with a rare condition that was expected to kill him, Chad "Shorty" McDaniel embraces humor, grit, and a competitive spirit to live the life others said he would never have and shatter assumptions about disability.
Top Cast
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Joe Tucker
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Loren Goldfarb
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Josephine Miller
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Rich Johnson
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Jensie Magee
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Laura Tosi, M.D.
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Pamela Stockbridge
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Lynn Stockbridge
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Allison McDaniel
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Dana Knight
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Barry Whaley
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Audie Magee
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Amy Tucker
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Jason Bowman
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Ewa Mataya Laurance
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Chris Wilson
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Michelle Pessaro
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Loren Goldfarb
- Screenplay & Story
- Loren Goldfarb
- Original Title
- 96 Pounds of Dynamite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 14/03/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Illumastory Films II LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Loren Goldfarb
Loren Goldfarb
Duane Codrington
Kimberly O'Neill
Loren Goldfarb, Jeanette Lee, Ilene Baklor, Timothy Deratany, Eleanor Sheldon
Department Leadership Roster
Loren Goldfarb
Producer
Loren Goldfarb
Director
Kimberly O'Neill
Editor
Duane Codrington
Director of Photography
Loren Goldfarb
Writer
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What is 96 Pounds of Dynamite about?
Diagnosed at birth with a rare condition that was expected to kill him, Chad "Shorty" McDaniel embraces humor, grit, and a competitive spirit to live the life others said he would never have and shatter assumptions about disability.
Who directed 96 Pounds of Dynamite?
96 Pounds of Dynamite was directed by Loren Goldfarb.
Who stars in 96 Pounds of Dynamite?
The principal cast of 96 Pounds of Dynamite includes Chad McDaniel, Joe Tucker, Loren Goldfarb, Josephine Miller, Rich Johnson.
When was 96 Pounds of Dynamite released and how long is it?
96 Pounds of Dynamite was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.