# Murderball (2005)

> A fiercely candid sports documentary follows wheelchair rugby athletes who transform injury, rivalry, and public assumptions into a source of identity and exhilaration.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8424

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Henry Alex Rubin, Dana Adam Shapiro
- Cast: Joe Bishop, Keith Cavill, Andy Cohn, Scott Hogsett, Christopher Igoe, Mark Zupan
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436613/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: candid, propulsive, defiant, sports night, documentary night

## Synopsis

Witness the inspiring journey of athletes who redefine the limits of sport and resilience.

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