Rising Phoenix (2020)

The history and current standing of the Paralympic Games, which has grown to become the world's third largest sporting event.

Directors:

Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui

Stars:

Prince Harry, Tatyana McFadden, Jonnie Peacock

2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Prince Harry	...	Self - Founder of the Invictus (as The Duke of Sussex)
Tatyana McFadden	...	Self - Para Athletics, United States
Jonnie Peacock	...	Self - Para Athletics, Great Britain (as Jonnie Peacock MBE)
Bebe Vio	...	Self - Wheelchair Fencing, Italy
Philippa Thomas	...	Self - BBC World News Today insert (archive footage)
Ryley Batt	...	Self - Wheelchair Ruby, Australia
Matt Stutzman	...	Self - Para Archery, United States
Andrew Parsons	...	Self - President of the IPC
Ellie Cole	...	Self - Para Swimming, Australia
Jean-Baptiste Alaize	...	Self - Para Long Jump, France
Xavier Gonzalez	...	Self - Former CEO of the IPC
Ntando Mahlangu	...	Self - Para Athletics, South Africa
Cui Zhe	...	Self - Powerlifting, China
Philip Craven	...	Self - Former President of the IPC (as Sir Philip Craven MBE)
Eva Loeffler	...	Self - Daughter of Sir Ludwig Guttmann CBE (as Eva Loeffler OBE)

Storyline

The history and current standing of the Paralympic Games, which has grown to become the world's third largest sporting event.

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Plot Keywords:

history | hero | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic content, brief violent images, some strong language, and for brief suggestive references

Did You Know?

Trivia

The cheetah in Ntando's running scene is named Savannah.

User Reviews

Fantastic and uplifting

Thanks, I haven't had anything like this in a long time.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 August 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rising Phoenix

Company Credits

Production Co:

HTYT Films, Misfits Entertainment, Passion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color