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Sheffield DocFest · 2013

Sheffield DocFest 2013

This Sporting Life

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6 films · 1 review

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9.79*

The story of athletes and drug taking at the Seoul Olympics, 1988.

(Country: United Kingdom, Brazil; Year: 2012; Director: Daniel Gordon)

Bradley Wiggins - A Year in Yellow

The man behind the cycling myth as he steps increasingly into the spotlight.

(Country: United Kingdom; Year: 2012; Director: John Dower)

The Crash Reel

The jaw-dropping story of one unforgettable athlete, Kevin Pearce; one eye-popping sport, snow boarding; and one explosive issue, traumatic brain injury. An epic rivalry between Kevin and Shaun White culminates in a life-changing crash and a comeback story with a difference.

(Country: US; Year: 2013; Director: Lucy Walker)

In the Blood

The career Lucy Murphy, determined to find her own way into boxing despite her father's success at the sport.

(Country: United Kingdom; Year: 2013; Director: Brian Harrington)

No Ordinary Passenger

Stan Dibben recalls his hair-raising, tarmac-skimming career as a world champion side-car passenger.

(Country: United Kingdom; Year: 2013; Director: Cabell Hopkins)

The Summit

Review preview for The Summit

At its best this film is a gripping look at what drives people to brave the heights, although it would have benefited from taking a more linear approach to its undoubtedly well-researched material.

Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
Documentary exploration of a deadly attempt to ascend K2.

(Country: Ireland, UK, Switzerland, US; Year: 2012; Director: Nick Ryan; Writer: Mark Monroe; Stars: Christine Barnes, Hoselito Bite, Marco Confortola, Pat Falvey, Niall Foley, Stefan Grossniklaus, Pasang Lama, Tshering Lama, J.J. McDonnell, Christo Mitzkov, Johannes Moser, Lars Nessa, Damien O'Brien, Lochlainn O'Mearain, Garrett Philipps) , Trailer

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