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Sheffield DocFest · 2009

Sheffield DocFest 2009

Sports Strand

From the boxing ring to the dogtrack, there's lots to enjoy in this collection of unusual and insightful films.

Programme

3 films · 2 reviews

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Companion Of Kings

A snapshot of life at the dog tracks through the eyes of the many colourful characters who spend their time there.

(Country: UK; Year: 2009; Director: Tara Manandhar, David O'Neill)

Snowblind

Review preview for Snowblind

Whilst it's important that the film itself be enough of a slog to help us identify with Rachel's internal struggle and the physical challenges she faces, it repeats itself too often and relies too much on a charisma its subject doesn't have.

Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
A blind woman takes on the challenge of one of the world's toughest dogsled races.

(Country: US; Year: 2009; Director: Vikram Jayanti; Writer: Vikram Jayanti; Stars: Rachael Scdoris, Tim Osmar, Joe Runyan, Jerry Scdoris)

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Sons Of Cuba

Review preview for Sons Of Cuba

Definitely one of the best pieces of ‘non-fiction cinema’ i’ve seen in a long while.

Jeff Robson · 4 out of 5
Children at Havana’s state-run boxing academy prepare for the national championships.

(Country: UK; Year: 2009; Director: Andrew Lang; Stars: Yosvani Bonachea, Cristian Martinez, Santos Urguelles) , Official site

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