Sunday, April 27, 2008

Murderball

Murderball is a documentary following the athletic, quadriplegics who play wheelchair rugby. The film is visually very interesting and covers many topics, like sex, that most able-bodied people wonder about but are too shy to ask about. It is also honest enough to show the men, flaws and all, so that while it can be very inspiring, the documentary does not act like a paralyzing accident makes everyone a saint. Most reviews that I have read of Murderball are very positive, including those submitted by quadriplegics (imdb.com and amazon.com). 

This film would probably be very interesting to athletes and the general population. Points of discussion could include the sexism portrayed, the acceptance of their injuries (which is explored in the documentary), and also what a sport like this can do, mentally, for a male quadriplegic. 

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