500,000 to 1,000,000 Rwandans were killed during the 1994 genocide, leaving a generation of orphans who now form the country's first national cycling team.
“Hope is an amazing ride”
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500,000 to 1,000,000 Rwandans were killed during the 1994 genocide, leaving a generation of orphans who now form the country's first national cycling team.
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Synopsis
Jacques “Jock” Boyer arrives in Rwanda in 2006 to help form the country’s first national cycling team. The team consists of young athletes who are survivors of the 1994 genocide. Many members face challenges such as illiteracy, malnutrition, and trauma. As they train for the 2012 London Olympics, they also work to rebuild their lives. The organization, known as Team Rwanda, evolves to address the athletes' broader needs, becoming a symbol of hope for the nation.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jacques 'Jock' Boyer, a key figure in Rwandan cycling.
- Find out how Team Rwanda became a symbol of hope.
- See the athletes' journey from trauma to Olympic qualification.
Did You Know
- The 1994 Rwandan genocide resulted in an estimated 500,000–1,000,000 deaths.
- Team Rwanda was formed in 2006 with the help of Jacques 'Jock' Boyer.
- The film was produced over six years with a budget of $800,000 from donors.
- Rising From Ashes won awards at more than a dozen film festivals worldwide.
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What year was Rising from Ashes released?
Rising from Ashes was released in 2012.
Who narrated the documentary Rising from Ashes?
Forest Whitaker narrated the documentary.
How much funding did Rising from Ashes receive from donors?
Rising from Ashes was produced with $800,000 that came exclusively from donors.
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