9000 Needles is a 2009 documentary film about the story of a young husband and father and his family as they struggle to deal with the aftermath of a devastating stroke.

Background

The film documents the fate of Devin Dearth, a successful businessman and champion body builder who suffered a devastating stroke caused by a bleed in his brain stem which left him paralyzed on his right side, unable to walk, and with difficulty speaking.
With the help of his brother Doug (film director), they then travel to Tianjian

Tianjian

Tianjian may refer to:* Tianjian, a municipality in North China;* Tianjian University;* He Tianjian , a Chinese artist;* Tianjian Shi, Associate Professor of Political Science at Duke University....

, China

China

Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...

 to try a stroke rehabilitation center that uses acupuncture

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine that treats patients by insertion and manipulation of solid, generally thin needles in the body....

 and traditional Chinese Medicine.

Awards

• Dove Foundation
  Dove Foundation
  rightThe Dove Foundation is a registered United States tax deductible non-profit organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan known among other programs for its activities of rating, reviewing and endorsing films and for campaigning against the portrayal of sexual activity and violence in Hollywood...
  
  : Five Doves family friendly review
• Temecula Valley International Film Festival
  Temecula Valley International Film Festival
  Temecula Valley International Film Festival is a film festival held in Temecula Valley, California.Begun September 1995 and held every September since, it is a celebration Film and Music. It drew 600 attendees in 1995 and more than 20,000 in 2008...
  
   2010 Best Documentary
• Phoenix Film Festival
  Phoenix Film Festival
  Phoenix Film Festival is a festival that celebrates feature films and their creators. The celebration takes place annually in the city of Phoenix, Arizona...
  
   2010 Best Documentary and Audience Award
• DocuWest Film Festival 2010 Best Feature Length Documentary
• Louisville International Festival of Film 2009 1st runner-up: Audience Award
• Cleveland International Film Festival
  Cleveland International Film Festival
  The Cleveland International Film Festival, first held in 1977, is the largest film festival in Ohio. The 2010 festival featured over 300 films. Since 1991 the festival has been held at Tower City Cinemas in downtown Cleveland.-Roxanne T...
  
   2010 1st runner-up: Audience Award
• Mammoth Film Festival
  Mammoth Film Festival
  The Mammoth Film Festival is an international film festival that takes place annually in Mammoth Lakes, California. The main event at the Mammoth Film Festival, the Feature Film Competition, is a unique elimination-style tournament...
  
  2009 1st Runner-Up: Best Documentary