Rising from Ashes
“Hope is an amazing ride”
Synopsis
“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about the first Rwandan National Cycling Team and their six year journey to the Olympic games in London. It's not about the bike. It's about second chances, how our past doesn't have to define our future, and the impossible triumph of the human spirit over one of the world's most devastating genocides.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Rising From Ashes Official Trailer #1 (2012) - Rwanda Bicycle Racing Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- T.C. Johnstone
- Original Title
- Rising from Ashes
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
T.C. Johnstone
Jeffrey Waldron
Forest Whitaker, Greg Kwedar
Department Leadership Roster
T.C. Johnstone
Director
Greg Kwedar
Producer
Jeffrey Waldron
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rising from Ashes
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What is Rising from Ashes about?
“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about the first Rwandan National Cycling Team and their six year journey to the Olympic games in London. It's not about the bike. It's about second chances, how our past doesn't have to define our future, and the impossible triumph of the human spirit over one of the world's most devastating genocides.
Who directed Rising from Ashes?
Rising from Ashes was directed by T.C. Johnstone.
Who stars in Rising from Ashes?
The principal cast of Rising from Ashes includes Forest Whitaker.
When was Rising from Ashes released and how long is it?
Rising from Ashes was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.