Review of Rising from Ashes (2013) by Daniel R — 19 Aug 2014

Amazing movie brought tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my skin.

This review of Rising from Ashes (2013) was written by Daniel R on 19 Aug 2014.

Rising from Ashes has generally received positive reviews.

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By Peter Keough (994) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 14 Aug 2013

Though the subject inspires, Johnstone's treatment lacks focus and edge, falling back on platitudes, sentiment, and generalities when clarity…

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By Daniel Eagan (552) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 31 Jul 2013

the story behind Rising from Ashes is so moving and compelling that the documentary's shortcomings seem inconsequential…

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By Joe Neumaier (1,294) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 31 Jul 2013

Filmed over six years, “Ashes” is joyous and uplifting, full of spirit, memorable athletes (including Olympian Adrien Niyonshuti) and remarkable…

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By James L (1,420) on 18 Oct 2015

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By Aaron Yap (100) for Flicks.co.nz (982) on 25 Jun 2014

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By Daphne Howland (70) for Village Voice (8,525) on 29 Jul 2013

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By Andrew Schenker (354) for Time Out (7,510) on 29 Jul 2013

Only a periodic focus on the troubled backstory of the team’s coach, American cyclist Jock Boyer, strikes the wrong note, distracting from…

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By Frank Scheck (1,741) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 30 Jul 2013

Narrated in unobtrusive fashion by Forest Whitaker and featuring a jaunty Afropop soundtrack, the film is crisp and economical, with the filmmaker…

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By Eddie Cockrell (117) for The Australian (781) on 24 Jun 2014

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