Murderball

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Murderball
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R,1hr 25min
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Released:
July 8, 2005
Distributor:
ThinkFilm
Synopsis: Better known as Wheelchair Rugby, Murderball is a game created by quadriplegic athletes that is every bit as aggressive as the name would lead one to expect; played with bone-breaking intensity, a typical game of Wheelchair Rugby involves plenty of trash-talking, a few head-on collisions, and the occasional player being thrown from his modified wheelchair. The game has become an official event at the Paralympics, a worldwide competition for handicapped athletes, and the United States and Canada have ... Full Synopsis
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Murderball brilliantly captures the intensity of the little-known athletic competition, offering more intimacy and drama than most Hollywood sports movies. Full Review
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87
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
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Heather Burns at the "Murderball" New York City Premiere
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