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David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

20237.11h 29m

Overview

As Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the Harry Potter films, David Holmes' work has been seen worldwide by millions of people. Tragically an on-set accident ended what David calls "the best job in the world," leaving him paralyzed. Like the on-screen character he helped bring to life, David is determined to continue seeking adventure and living life to the fullest despite mounting obstacles.

Directed by Dan Hartley
Produced by Vanessa Davies, Amy Stares, Vanessa Tovell
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Greg Powell

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Tolga Kenan

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Tommy Wells

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paralysisstuntmanbased on true storywheelchair user disabilityspinal injury

About David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived is a documentary film released in 2023 exploring themes of paralysis, stuntman, based on true story, wheelchair user , disability, spinal injury. Directed by Dan Hartley, it stars David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe, Sue Holmes. As Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the Harry Potter films, David Holmes' work has been seen worldwide by millions of people. Tragically an on-set accident ended what David calls "the best job in the world," leaving him paralyzed. Like the on-screen character he helped bring to life, David is determined to continue seeking adventure and living life to the fullest despite mounting obstacles.

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