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Rising Phoenix

Rising Phoenix

2020•1h 46m•8.1/10
Documentary

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8.1/10(99)

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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Production

HTYT Films, Misfits Entertainment, Passion Pictures, Ventureland

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Bebe Vio

Bebe Vio

Self

Tatyana McFadden

Tatyana McFadden

Self

Jonnie Peacock

Jonnie Peacock

Self

Jean-Babtiste Alaize

Self

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Self

Ellie Cole

Ellie Cole

Self

Eva Loeffler

Self

Cui Zhe

Self

Andrew Parsons

Andrew Parsons

Self

Xavier Gonzalez

Self

Matt Stutzman

Self

Ntando Mahlangu

Self

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