Attitude Scott's Comeback
17-year-old Scott Martlew had everything going for him. He was a bright student and successful rugby player who was respected both on and off the field. But a blow to his leg during a rugby match left him fighting for his life. As his body tried to fight off bacteria in his blood, his condition deteriorated... and his leg was amputated to save his life. Four years on and Scott is making a huge comeback.
A inspiring weekly special interest programme for New Zealanders living with disabilities.
Primary Title
- Attitude
Episode Title
- Scott's Comeback
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 27 April 2014
Start Time
- 08 : 30
Finish Time
- 09 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 2014
Episode
- 9
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- A inspiring weekly special interest programme for New Zealanders living with disabilities.
Episode Description
- 17-year-old Scott Martlew had everything going for him. He was a bright student and successful rugby player who was respected both on and off the field. But a blow to his leg during a rugby match left him fighting for his life. As his body tried to fight off bacteria in his blood, his condition deteriorated... and his leg was amputated to save his life. Four years on and Scott is making a huge comeback.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Disability awareness
- Leg--Amputation
- Amputees--Rehabilitation
Genres
- Biography
- Documentary
- Interview
Hosts
- Dan Buckingham (Host)
- Tanya Black (Host)
Contributors
- Attitude Pictures (Production Unit)
- Scott Martlew (Subject)
Subjects
- Disability awareness
- Leg--Amputation
- Amputees--Rehabilitation