The Fall tells the remarkable story of a South African barefoot runner, an American track-and-field prodigy, and the events behind one of the most memorable moments in sporting history – the 1984 LA Olympics. The film charts two journeys, from rural South Africa under apartheid and the rolling hills of Southern California, to the starting line of the women's 3,000 metres. It uncovers a tale of betrayal and exploitation, of the blurred lines between politics, media and sport, and of the dedication and sacrifice required to compete at the highest level. It's a story that split governments and divided nations, but at its heart is a tale of two young women who, despite the turmoil in their lives, just wanted to run.
The Fall has generally received mixed reviews.
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The Fall was released in 2016 and has generally received mixed reviews.
Online reviewers have written 3 reviews, giving The Fall (2016) an average rating of 60%.
With a score of 60%, The Fall is roughly the same as the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 2016, which stands at 59%.
Other movies from 2016 with similar scores include films like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Central Intelligence and Bad Moms.
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