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Movie Info

Top athletes and insiders discuss the Paralympic Games and how it impacts a global understanding of disability, diversity and excellence.

Rating:

PG-13 (Thematic Content|Brief Suggestive References|Some Strong Language|Brief Violent Images)
Genre:

documentary
Original Language:

English (United Kingdom)
Director:

Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui
Producer:

John Battsek, Greg Nugent
Release Date (Streaming):

Aug 26, 2020
Runtime:

1h 46m
Production Co:

Misfits Entertainment, HTYT Films, Ventureland, Passion Pictures

Cast & Crew

Prince Harry

Tatyana McFadden

Bebe Vio

Jonnie Peacock

Jean-Baptiste Alaize

Ellie Cole

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Critic Reviews for Rising Phoenix

All Critics (21) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (3)

In absence of the 2020 Paralympics, which has been postponed to next year due to COVID19, Rising Phoenix presents a timely opportunity to revisit some of the most memorable moments of this extraordinary event.

August 28, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Linda Marric
Daily Mirror (UK)
"Phoenix" is a testament to resiliency, determination and passion, and is one of the best documentaries of 2020.

August 27, 2020 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…

Randy Myers
San Jose Mercury News
You will never watch the games in the same way.

August 26, 2020 | Full Review…

Kevin Crust
Los Angeles Times
By avoiding complexity, "Rising Phoenix" preserves its inspiring mood, but offers only a platform for champions who already dominate the arena.

August 26, 2020 | Full Review…

Natalia Winkelman
New York Times
What holds the documentary back from greatness is what makes the games themselves great: the tension and heat of conflict, the anticipation and revelation of the final outcome.

August 26, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Raphael Abraham
Financial Times
The film would have been more effective if its relentlessly uplifting score didn't keep figuratively prodding the viewer in the chest, telling us to feel moved, dammit.

August 26, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Leslie Felperin
Guardian
It's triumphalism all the way, with eyes on the prize and no thought given to the daily struggle many face just to stay alive.

February 25, 2021 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Jennie Kermode
Eye for Film
This documentary was beautifully designed and directed. The 105 minute run time packs in more than expected while keeping the viewer interested.

September 13, 2020 | Full Review…

Brooke Daugherty
Pop Culture Leftovers
This is just an extraordinary documentary. It covers the history of the Paralympic Games, and it does so from a historical perspective and a very intimate profile of several athletes... These stories are so inspiring.

September 5, 2020 | Full Review…

Lael Loewenstein
FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
This is profoundly inspiring... It is an extraordinary look at what makes us human.

September 5, 2020 | Full Review…

Wade Major
FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
Thoughtful Paralympic Games docu has strong language.

September 3, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Brian Costello
Common Sense Media
[A] beautifully-crafted and powerful documentary, one that celebrates its subjects with the pure joy of sport. These people don't need labeling or qualification. They are athletes, full stop.

August 31, 2020 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…

Allen Adams
The Maine Edge

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