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Turbulent political history, personal demons and underdog sports-doc uplift - T.C. Johnstone’s Rising from Ashes has more than enough on its plate to make for an impassioned doco, and generally, it’s a respectable effort but somehow comes up a tad short. Reverently narrated by Forest Whitaker, it recounts the journey of the first Rwandan cycling team to the 2012 London Olympics under the guidance of American cyclist Jock Boyer.
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Engaging personalities and lively, good-looking assembly make T.C. Johnstone's inspirational sports docu a crowdpleaser.
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The movie crafts genuine drama from a nail-biter of an Olympic-qualifying race and authentic pathos from footage of Rwandans watching the Games' opening ceremony on television.
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A film that lacks complex human dimension to fill out this likable if promotional tale of good will and achievement.
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This feel-good sports doc brings a little-known story to compelling life.
Full reviewRising from Ashes is available to stream in New Zealand now on Google Play and Apple TV and Beamafilm.
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