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Rising Phoenix

Rising Phoenix

20208.11h 46m

Overview

Elite athletes and insiders reflect on the Paralympic Games and examine how they impact a global understanding of disability, diversity and excellence.

Directed by Ian Bonhôte
Produced by John Battsek, Greg Nugent, Ian Bonhôte
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Top Cast

Bebe Vio

Bebe Vio

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Tatyana McFadden

Tatyana McFadden

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Jonnie Peacock

Jonnie Peacock

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Jean-Babtiste Alaize

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

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Ellie Cole

Ellie Cole

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Eva Loeffler

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Cui Zhe

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Andrew Parsons

Andrew Parsons

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Xavier Gonzalez

Self

Themes & Keywords

heroparalympicsdisabilityparalympic gamesathletesport

About Rising Phoenix

Rising Phoenix is a documentary film released in 2020 exploring themes of hero, paralympics, disability, paralympic games, athlete, sport. Directed by Ian Bonhôte, it stars Bebe Vio, Tatyana McFadden, Jonnie Peacock. Elite athletes and insiders reflect on the Paralympic Games and examine how they impact a global understanding of disability, diversity and excellence.

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