Rising From Ashes

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Rising From Ashes

Released Aug 2, 2013

1h 20m

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Legendary American cycler Jock Boyer helps members of Rwanda's first national cycling team prepare for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Eddie Cockrell

The Australian

So while the subjects explored in Rising from Ashes are worthy of contemplation, the methodology of doing so puts the brakes on the film's ability to inspire and persuade.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jun 25, 2014

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

The film is beautifully put together, with slick editing and glossy photography. The beauty of Rwanda is astonishing.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 19, 2014

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Tom Keogh

Seattle Times

Essentially a sports documentary with the look and feel of an ESPN program, "Rising from Ashes" nevertheless has broad, inspirational appeal on a human level.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 12, 2013

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David 'Mad Dog' Bradley

Adelaide Review

TC Johnstone's cycling documentary might sound at first like just another sport movie trying hard to seem inspirational, yet this study of the story behind 'Team Rwanda' is indeed just that.

Aug 10, 2016

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Francesca Rudkin

New Zealand Herald

It's hard not to get swept up in this film's sense of hope.

Rated: 4/5

May 17, 2016

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Jim Schembri

3AW

Inspiring, tough-hearted documentary about the formation of the Rwandan cycling team in the wake of the 1994 genocide.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 26, 2014

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From the opening scene till closing credits, I was moved to tears. If you want to be inspired, this is the movie for you! Poverty stricken but proud, the Rwanda Cycling team lets you accompany them on their emotional journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Absolutely one of the most inspiring sports documentaries I've seen in my lifetime....the backdrop and history of Rwanda makes this story even more compelling and if you are a fan of cycling, then this is a must watch documentary ! 4 Stars

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

amazing movie brought tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my skin.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

great inspiration documentary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

A great movie showing the triumph of the human spirit furthered by the work of a few and the dreams of many.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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This is a great movie with an inspiring story, but most of all it's a glimpse into the lives of some truly exceptional people who possess remarkable strength, in all capacities. Highly recommended!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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T.C. Johnstone

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Forest Whitaker

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T.C. Johnstone

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Lee Alfred

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Greg Kwedar

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Nina Yang Bongiovi

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Synopsis

Legendary American cycler Jock Boyer helps members of Rwanda's first national cycling team prepare for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Director: T.C. Johnstone
Producer: T.C. Johnstone, Lee Alfred, Greg Kwedar
Distributor: First Run
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 3, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $37.7K
Runtime: 1h 20m