The Life We Have
Directed by Sam Price-Waldman
Produced by Davis Goslin Love & Hanna Boyd
United States | English | 24' | Documentary
For over three years, Rob Shaver, 48, has run at least a mile every single day. Through rain, pain, and the weight of a terminal cancer diagnosis, his daily streak has become more than a habit — it’s an act of resilience, a step-by-step refusal to surrender to his disease.
The Life We Have traces Rob’s two-decade journey with stage four cancer, confronting profound questions at the heart of the human experience: What gives life meaning when time feels fragile? How do we keep moving forward when suffering feels endless?
As the film unfolds and Rob’s story deepens, we are invited into an intimate meditation on mortality, movement, and a reminder to cherish the life we have.
For over three years Rob Shaver ran at least a mile every single day, a streak that became more than a habit — an act of resilience, a refusal to surrender to his disease. Yes, he has cancer, but it is his spirit that is the subject of The Life We Live by writer/director Sam Price-Waldman. The style of the film reflects Rob’s humble character. It is anchored in handheld vérité scenes. In the edit, we see decisions that reflect Rob’s spirit, prioritizing moments of humor. His message, told skillfully through the director’s empathetic lens, is of hope, a reminder for all of us to keep pushing, to stay strong, and to be grateful for the life we have.
-Lauren Reid Brown, Programming Director