Film Review – Rising from Ashes

It’s a given that “Rising from Ashes” succeeds at selling its
inspirational tale. After all, the story includes genocide survival, an
underdog saga, and a soulful rebirth in the form of unexpected
companionship, making the feature easy to fall for. It’s slight work,
without much in the way of a beginning and ending, but as a documentary
it scores with a heartfelt study of perseverance, watching those who
struggle every single day to contain their lives build confidence and
develop an alien sense of joy, with that purity of spirit contributing
to a sporting odyssey that’s more about human details than physical
achievement.
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