Murderball (Film)

American Wheelchair Rugby National Team ( Keith Cavill, Andy Cohn, Scott Hogsett, Christopher Igoe, Mark Zupan, Bob Lujano, Joe Soares and others)

Murderball is an award-winning American documentary from the year 2005.

Action

The film documents the participation of the U.S. wheelchair rugby national team at the Summer Paralympics in Athens in 2004. The focus is on the rivalry with the Canadian team, which was defeated by the team in the semifinals.

Criticism

The lexicon of the International film ruled the " informative movie" speak " even emotions on " but do primarily " courage to overcome physical limitations ."

Awards

Prices

  • Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 2005 Grand Jury Prize
  • Indianapolis International Film Festival 2005
  • Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival 2005, Best Documentary
  • Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award in 2005 for Best Documentary

Nominations

  • Satellite Awards 2005, Best Documentary
  • Academy Awards 2006, Best Documentary
  • Online Film Critics Society Awards 2005, for Best
  • Oscar 2006 for Best Documentary

Documentary

  • Chlotrudis Awards 2005, Best Documentary
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