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Blind Ambition

Play trailer 1:42 Poster for Blind Ambition Released Sep 2, 2022 1h 36m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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"Blind Ambition" follows four friends who have conquered the odds to become South Africa's top sommeliers after escaping starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe. Driven by relentless optimism, a passion for their craft and a sense of national pride, they form Zimbabwe's first national wine tasting team and set their sights on the coveted title of "World Wine Tasting Champions."
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A sort of Cool Runnings for oenophiles with a documentary twist, Blind Ambition draws on its rich terroir to tell a savory story with several subtle notes.

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Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) “Blind Ambition” may not be great moviemaking, but it has a rich and satisfying subject — enjoy it with a nice Sangiovese. Rated: 3/4 Sep 2, 2022 Full Review Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com [Blind Ambition] understands both the thrill and the agony of desperately waiting for your dream to ripen on the vine. Rated: 3/4 Sep 2, 2022 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) It’s heartwarming, inspirational stuff. Rated: 4/5 Aug 15, 2022 Full Review Dallas King The People's Movies If Blind Ambition were a wine, it might initially taste like any other but with the right palate, one discovers a story that is full bodied with notes of hope, luck and leaves you with a warm feeling inside. Rated: 3/5 Nov 13, 2022 Full Review Pat Mullen POV Magazine One could easily pour a spittoon of wine metaphors to describe Blind Ambition, but it’s best to take a cue from the teammates. Savour it yourself, especially with a glass of vino. Nov 7, 2022 Full Review Chris Knight National Post It’s an all-too-familiar tale of displacement and trauma, but any bitterness is more than dispelled by the doc’s tone. Notes of joy, ambition, triumph and perseverance. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 7, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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simon h Being a bit of a wine geek I enjoy anything like this but it's also a great story about human kindness and shows potential being rewarded. If you have zero interest in wine this might not be for you. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review David J Life changing movie about lives changing. For all of us who take priveledge for granted, this inspirational education is essential viewing. Go Zim!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/22 Full Review Stephen C The greatest 01 hour: and 36 minutes of real footage!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis "Blind Ambition" follows four friends who have conquered the odds to become South Africa's top sommeliers after escaping starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe. Driven by relentless optimism, a passion for their craft and a sense of national pride, they form Zimbabwe's first national wine tasting team and set their sights on the coveted title of "World Wine Tasting Champions."
Director
Warwick Ross, Robert Coe
Producer
Robert Coe, Warwick Ross
Screenwriter
Warwick Ross, Robert Coe, Paul Murphy, Madeleine Ross
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co
Third Man Films, Doco Digital
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 2, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 2, 2022
Runtime
1h 36m
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