An image made up of 3 images next to each other. A light skinned woman is suspended underwater, her right leg ends above the knee, she is wearing a swimsuit and has outstretched arms. A caucasian woman in a racing wheelchair taken from above. An athletic Black man with a blade prosthesis jumps in the air in a stadium against a bright blue sky. White text superimposed on the photos that reads "A Netflix Original Documentary Rising Phoenix Aug 26 Netflix
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About the Film

A Paralympic fencer who is light skinned, in her gear, sits in her wheelchair and looks up to the sky. Her prosthetic legs are on the ground. White text superimposed on the photo that reads "A Netflix Original Documentary Rising Phoenix Aug 26 Netflix

Rising Phoenix tells the extraordinary story of the Paralympic Games. From the rubble of World War II to the third biggest sporting event on the planet, the Paralympics sparked a global movement which continues to change the way the world thinks about disability, diversity & human potential.

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Rising Phoenix is directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui. Produced by Greg Nugent, John Battsek and Tatyana McFadden. Executive Produced by Richard Curtis, Barbara Broccoli, Barnaby Spurrier, Godric Smith, Dee Ryder, Xavi Gonzalez and Andrew Ruhemann.

Cast:

Athletes featured in the film include Bebe Vio (Italy), Ellie Cole (Australia), Jean-Baptiste Alaize (France), Matt Stutzman (USA), Jonnie Peacock (UK), Cui Zhe (China), Ryley Batt (Australia), Ntando Mahlangu (South Africa) and Tatyana McFadden (USA).

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