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202064 minGdocumentary

Let 'Em Play

202064 minGdocumentary

Four disabled high school athletes attempt to qualify for the U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Team after California implements new rules.

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Four disabled high school athletes attempt to qualify for the U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Team after California implements new rules.

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Scott Marshutzdirector

Teyler Bechercast

Michael Seocast

Michelle Crosscast

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Four disabled high school athletes in California strive to qualify for the U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Team. As they train, they face injuries and changes to competition rules. Management decisions further complicate their efforts. Directed by Scott Marshutz, Let 'Em Play documents their experiences over 64 minutes, capturing the challenges they encounter on their path to the Paralympic Games.

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