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Rising Phoenix (2020)
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Rising Phoenix (2020)

Genre
Documentary, Sport
Release Date
August 26, 2020
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
http://www.netflix.com/Title/81122408
Genre
Documentary, Sport
Release Date
August 26, 2020
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Duration
105 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
http://www.netflix.com/Title/81122408
Director
Ian Bonhote, Peter Ettedgui
Producer
John Battsek, Greg Nugent
Starring
  • Prince Harry
  • Tatyana McFadden
  • Jonnie Peacock
  • Jean Baptiste Alaize

From the ashes of a world war, a movement was born to transform perceptions of disability and human potential. "Rising Phoenix" chronicles the extraordinary history and global impact of the Paralympic Games, weaving together the personal journeys of iconic athletes who have become legends. The documentary spotlights competitors like the fiercely determined American wheelchair racer Tatyana McFadden, British sprint sensation Jonnie Peacock, and French long jumper Jean Baptiste Alaize, whose stories of resilience and triumph are intercut with the broader, often turbulent, narrative of the Games themselves. With narration from Prince Harry, the film explores the central conflict faced by these elite competitors: the constant battle for recognition, funding, and equality in a world that has frequently overlooked their awe-inspiring achievements. Directed by Ian Bonhote and Peter Ettedgui, this gripping sports documentary captures the raw emotion, intense physicality, and profound human spirit that defines the Paralympic movement, revealing how these athletes have forever redefined the limits of strength and the very meaning of a champion.

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