On November 15, 2013, thousands of volunteers transformed San Francisco into Gotham City to fulfill the wish of 5-year-old cancer survivor Miles Scott.
“The Wish Heard Around the World”
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On November 15, 2013, thousands of volunteers transformed San Francisco into Gotham City to fulfill the wish of 5-year-old cancer survivor Miles Scott.
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Synopsis
Miles Scott, a five-year-old leukemia survivor, dreams of being Batkid for a day. On November 15, 2013, San Francisco transforms into Gotham City to grant his wish. Thousands of volunteers, city officials, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation come together for this event. Dressed as Batkid, Miles thwarts a staged bank robbery and rescues a damsel in distress. The documentary captures the joy of this day and the community's response, marking one of the largest Make-A-Wish projects ever.
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Why Watch
- See Miles Scott's inspiring wish come true.
- Meet the volunteers who turned San Francisco into Gotham.
- Follow the emotional journey of a community united.
Did You Know
- On November 15, 2013, San Francisco was transformed into 'Gotham City'.
- Batkid Begins premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival on January 24, 2015.
- The film has an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 60 reviews.
- Miles Scott played himself as Batkid in the documentary.
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Who directed Batkid Begins?
Batkid Begins was directed by Dana Nachman.
When was Batkid Day?
Batkid Day took place on November 15, 2013.
What was the Rotten Tomatoes rating for Batkid Begins?
Batkid Begins has a rating of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 60 reviews.
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