Murderball

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Documentary

2005, Movie, 1h 28min

Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Country: United States

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7.7

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8.7

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Critic Steve O'Hagan

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With alarming disregard for their remaining functioning limbs, wheelchair-bound quadriplegics smash into each other at high velocity in the opening of this kinetic documentary about a little-known sport and the men who play it.

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Critic Roger Ebert

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This is one of those rare docs, like Hoop Dreams, where life provides a better ending than the filmmakers could have hoped for.

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Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...this is a movie about jocks, with all their ardor and devotion to the sport on full display, as well as their fanaticism and some of the nastier aspects of competitive personalities.

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"Murderball" is a documentary that follows the lives of quadriplegic athletes who participate in a rough and intense form of rugby played in wheelchairs. The film takes us on a journey to the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece, where these men, who have been through unimaginable struggles, come together to compete and find a new sense of purpose in their lives. Along the way, we see their personal struggles, their relationships with their families and loved ones, and the way they overcome their disabilities to achieve greatness on the court. It's an inspiring story of resilience, determination, and the power of sport to transform lives.

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You can stream Murderball on: Amazon Prime Peacock Tubi Amazon Prime ⎥ Freevee