As far as inspirational documentaries go, this is up there with any other of them. Personal stories of success, but mostly overcoming expectations and defying what others may think of oneself. So while not every story leads to victory (in the form of medals or other merits in physical form),it is a victory in spirit form. In the form of not just surviving, but accomplishing something.
Very well edited and for anyone who is looking to brighten their day, to see what the human will and determination is able to achieve. So we don't feel sorry but give them confidence and show them, that being born with a handicap, does not mean, your life is over. This really is powerful and a testament of what is best in the human race ... Arnold Schwarzenegger has said in the past, how humbled he is by what others have managed to do and overcome. And how great these people are compared to others, who may try to put them down in one way or the other. We are in this together! Lift others up, literally or metaphorically speaking ...
Rising Phoenix
2020
Action / Documentary / Sport
Rising Phoenix
2020
Action / Documentary / Sport
Keywords: heroparalympic games
Plot summary
The history and current standing of the Paralympic Games, which has grown to become the world's third largest sporting event.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
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Never give up
Wow!
This was SOOOOO good! I have not noticed it on my Netflix home page. In fact, I had to do a name search to find it on Netflix. I actually noticed it on the "More Like This" section on IMDB after rating My Octopus Teacher. Wow! I am so glad that it was there! I haven't ever watched the Paralympic Games, but I am just as excited to see them next year. I am actually more excited to see them than the Olympic Games. This documentary was so touching. I absolutely loved it!
Best documentary I have ever seen
Honestly this is incredibly good . It's well done , flows great , keeps you interested , educates and inspires . I loved the people they decided to interview , each with their own story . So many powerful events and powerful people .
I am a huge sports fan , and obsessed with the Olympics so the content matter was an obvious plus . I loved how it portrayed para Olympics as real sports and the athletes as real athletes ( which they are ) but I think this will help people who feel different view them this way . I smiled and cried start to finish , and I left wanting to do better and be better and make the best of any situation .
I started it at 11pm thinking I would watch half and finish it tomorrow , powered through it and now I am writing this review and texting every other true sports fan I know telling them to watch this immediately . Watch it - you won't regret it .