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Rising From Ashes

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

Critics Reviews

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Eddie Cockrell The Australian 06/25/2014
2.5/5
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. Go to Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald 06/19/2014
4/5
The film is beautifully put together, with slick editing and glossy photography. The beauty of Rwanda is astonishing. Go to Full Review Tom Keogh Seattle Times 09/12/2013
2.5/4
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. Go to Full Review David 'Mad Dog' Bradley Adelaide Review 08/10/2016
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. Go to Full Review Francesca Rudkin New Zealand Herald 05/17/2016
4/5
It's hard not to get swept up in this film's sense of hope. Go to Full Review Jim Schembri 3AW 06/26/2014
3/5
Inspiring, tough-hearted documentary about the formation of the Rwandan cycling team in the wake of the 1994 genocide. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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11/10/2019 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. See more 10/19/2015 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 See more 08/20/2014 amazing movie brought tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my skin. See more 12/03/2013 great inspiration documentary See more 09/28/2013 A great movie showing the triumph of the human spirit furthered by the work of a few and the dreams of many. See more 09/21/2013 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! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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T.C. Johnstone

Director

Forest Whitaker

Narrator

T.C. Johnstone

Producer

Lee Alfred

Producer

Greg Kwedar

Producer

Nina Yang Bongiovi

Executive Producer

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Rising From Ashes

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Movie Info

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