Rising Phoenix
PG-13
8.1
2020
1 hr 45 min
Documentary
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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- Cast：
- Bebe Vio , Tatyana McFadden , Jonnie Peacock , Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex , Ellie Cole , Philippa Thomas , Andrew Parsons
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Reviews
Good movie but grossly overrated
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Boring
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A Masterpiece!
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A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.
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