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Murderball is a 2005 American documentary film about athletes who are physically disabled [3] who play wheelchair rugby. It centers on the rivalry between the Canadian and U.S. teams leading up to the 2004 Paralympic Games. It was directed by Henry Alex Rubin and Dana Adam Shapiro, and produced by Jeffrey V. Mandel and Shapiro.
This film documents a particularly strong competition between the American team and the Canadian one coached by the former coach of their opponent. In the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece, this rivalry hits a fever pitch as no holds are barred for an all or nothing battle to the finish.
Jul 21, 2005 · Mobile jocks smash clichés. Documentary. 88 minutes ‧ R ‧ 2005. Roger Ebert. July 21, 2005. 5 min read. Mark Zupan (center) is one of the stars of "Murderball." And, yes, all the players are quadriplegics, not paraplegics. The movie explains.
Murderball: Directed by Henry Alex Rubin, Dana Adam Shapiro. With Joe Soares, Robert Soares, Patti Soares, Mark Zupan. Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.
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- Henry Alex Rubin, Dana Adam Shapiro
- 2005-08-05
Sep 21, 2023 · Featuring:Joe Soares, Keith Cavill, Mark Zupan, Robert Soares, Christopher Igoe, Jessica Wampler, Jeff Nickell, Frank Cava, Scott Hogsett, Bob Lujano, and Andy Cohn. Directors:Henry Alex Rubin and Dana Adam Shapiro. Writer:Dana Adam Shapiro. Genres:Documentary, Sport.
This documentary introduces the U.S. quad rugby team -- a team composed entirely of young paraplegic men. Using special wheelchairs and very little protection, the players play full-contact ...
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Oct 24, 2005 · The film centres on the USA and Canadian Murderball teams, following their fierce rivalry from the 2002 World Championships to the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens.
