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Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable

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One of the most accomplished athletes of her generation, Bethany Hamilton, became a surfing wunderkind when she returned to the sport following a devastating shark attack at age 13. As she continues to chase waves, she also now tackles motherhood.
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Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable is far more risk-averse than its thrill-seeking subject, but still provides a reasonably inspiring introduction to her story.

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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) 10/02/2019
It's a very straight-forward but inspiring story and what it worth seeing on the big screen is this gorgeous, immersive ocean imagery. Go to Full Review
Brad Wheeler Globe and Mail 07/24/2019
2/4
Other than keeping Hamilton's name out there and giving her brand exposure, Unstoppable stops short of making a compelling case for itself. Go to Full Review
Owen Gleiberman Variety 07/13/2019
"Unstoppable" starts as a tale of transcending tragedy, but it ends up where almost every other surfing documentary does, at that place where the majesty of surfing - the Zen of it, the deathly beauty of it - becomes all. Go to Full Review
Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 01/31/2021
3/5
More inspiring than enlightening, the doc never gets into deep waters. Go to Full Review
Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 09/04/2020
If you like documentaries about inspiring people you'll enjoy this film Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 08/31/2020
3.5/4.0
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable is essentially 99 minutes of pure, relentless inspiration. Go to Full Review
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09/02/2019 We were lucky enough to enjoy the Q & A after the movie ! Bethany, her husband and her family are an inspiration! See more 08/13/2019 It was good, not what I expected at all, but some great surfing See more 07/31/2019 Movie was one of the best Biographies I’ve seen wonderful story about how much you can accomplish when you have a real passion for something Excellant Story and Awesome Ocean Scenery See more 07/30/2019 Movie if the year. Great great movie. See more 07/28/2019 We got Chills and Cheered for such an awesome story See more 07/26/2019 Well put together documentary on Bethany Hamilton. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis One of the most accomplished athletes of her generation, Bethany Hamilton, became a surfing wunderkind when she returned to the sport following a devastating shark attack at age 13. As she continues to chase waves, she also now tackles motherhood.
Director
Aaron Lieber
Producer
Penny Edmiston, Jane Kelly Kosek, Aaron Lieber
Screenwriter
Aaron Lieber, Carol Martori
Distributor
Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures
Production Co
Lieber Films
Rating
PG (Some Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 12, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 15, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$590.0K
Runtime
1h 38m
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