Rising from Ashes (2013)

Hope is an amazing ride

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“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about the first Rwandan National Cycling Team and their six year journey to the Olympic games in London. It's not about the bike. It's about second chances, how our past doesn't have to define our future, and the impossible triumph of the human spirit over one of the world's most devastating genocides.

Director: T.C. Johnstone
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Cinematography: Jeffrey Waldron
Original Language: en

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What is Rising from Ashes about?
“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about the first Rwandan National Cycling Team and their six year journey to the Olympic games in London. It's not about the bike. It's about second chances, how our past doesn't have to define our future, and the impossible triumph of the human spirit over one of the world's most devastating genocides.
Who directed Rising from Ashes?
Rising from Ashes was directed by T.C. Johnstone.
Who stars in Rising from Ashes?
Rising from Ashes stars Forest Whitaker.
How long is Rising from Ashes?
Rising from Ashes has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Rising from Ashes?
Rising from Ashes is a Documentary film.