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Rising from Ashes

Forest Whitaker (Actor), Adrien Niyonshuti (Actor), T.C. Johnstone (Director) Rated:
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4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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Two worlds collide when cycling legend Jock Boyer moves to Rwanda to help the first Rwandan National Cycling Team in their six year journey to compete in the Olympic Games in London. Setting out against impossible odds both Jock and the team find new purpose as they rise from the ashes of their past. Executive produced and narrated by Forest Whitaker, this stunningly shot film follows Jock (the first American to compete in the Tour de France) and his Rwandan riders as they slowly but steadily learn what it means to be a professional cyclist - how to train, how to compete, how to live the life of a top level athlete. As they get better and better, the riders of Team Rwanda give their countrymen a vision of something greater then themselves and their history: hope for a future.

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A remarkable documentary. 'Rising from Ashes' is not just about a cycling team; it's a testament to what happens when human beings care for one another. Director T.C. Johnstone puts six years of work on this film to good use. The work has as little fat as his stars, yet his footage is rich, and his story is layered. He unspools details and developments with a patience that never tries ours. Johnstone has confidence in all elements of filmmaking -- images, interviews, narration (by actor and co-producer Forest Whitaker, used sparingly), sound, and a fantastic soundtrack -- and uses each to vivid and captivating effect. --Daphne Howland, The Village Voice

Uplifting... moving. Narrated in unobtrusive fashion by Forest Whitaker and featuring a jaunty Afropop soundtrack, the film is crisp and economical, with the filmmaker carefully avoiding extraneous melodramatics. They are, after all, hardly necessary in a tale that already contains such inherently powerful drama. --Frank Schneck, The Hollywood Reporter

The wildly improbable story of the Rwandan National Cycling Team, a.k.a. Team Rwanda, delivers! Layers of suffering and joy mingle in 'Rising From Ashes', which gives you more than you expect - it turns out there are dramas going on that you wouldn't initially suspect. One pleasure of the film is experiencing the wonderful good spirits of the riders as they find their way in the strange new world of competitive cycling. Director T.C. Johnston knew a good story when he saw one, and we can all be grateful for that. --Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

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  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ T.C. Johnstone
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 19 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ November 12, 2013
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Forest Whitaker, Adrien Niyonshuti, Rafiki Uwimana, Nathan Byukusenge, Abraham Ruhumuriza
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ First Run Features
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00EPG9HEK
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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A. Gentle
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, inspiring, heartbreaking movie about the Rwandan Cycling Team
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2014
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Incredibly moving, and best of all true. I saw this movie in the theater as part of its traveling tour and had to buy it for myself. I had no idea of this story before I saw the movie, but I am now a supporter of the team and follow them on Facebook. Their struggles -- and their triumphs -- continue today. Great gift for cyclists, humanitarians, humans.
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Cbuck
5.0 out of 5 stars Great documentary
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2013
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An inspiring story about not just a cycling team but an entire nation pulling themselves up. Beautiful scenery and commentary. This film is a lesson in a country's history that we can learn from and use in our own lives. Excellent directing and editing!!
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Abraham Nunez
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2017
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good
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Michael Rock
5.0 out of 5 stars When life gives you lemons...
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2014
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Very inspiring, real, down to earth documentary. Surprised more people in my circle haven't heard about this one. Maybe my 5 star rating is bias because cycling saved my life, but all the people I watched this with have really liked it!
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Juanzelli
5.0 out of 5 stars Not only for cycling fans
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2014
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This a great story if you enjoy cycling or not. There's not a lot of cycling jargon at all. The story and narration by Forest Whitaker is really good. You may lose a couple of tears of empathy and happiness.
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Milton C Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars What the commitment produced was truly amazing. The Coach is a legend and Ritchie should ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
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A Very Inspiring Movie - Must have watched it 10 times now, Still shed a tear. What the commitment produced was truly amazing. The Coach is a legend and Ritchie should be very proud of himself
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Joan
1.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story - very well done documentary.
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2014
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I give it five stars. Was very well done, touching, informative and interesting. I think all ages would love this movie. We show it to guests and watch again along with them.
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BP
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
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Well done.
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M Christie
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2018
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Interesting and came in good time.
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Volkmar Grote
5.0 out of 5 stars Beeindruckende Story
Reviewed in Germany on December 7, 2015
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Freundlicherweise ist die DVD Region-Code frei und lief sofort los.
Die Geschichte ist schon beeindruckend, am liebsten würde ich da 'mal ein paar Wochen hin- und mitfahren.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and inspiring
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2014
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An amazing story of courage, friendship and resilience after the most horrendous historical events of any country in recent years. The "true grit" of the riders and the re-birth and redemption of their trainer and the faith of their financial backer is amazing. A great true story of MTB and road-biking under the most difficult circumstances imaginable. I loved it.
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Luc Paquet
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2015
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Good movie
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SH
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2015
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Great story. Quick post.
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