Filmed over two years, the documentary follows Paul Kimmage as he questions the cycling world’s response to doping during the 2013 Tour de France.
Synopsis
Filmed over two years, the documentary follows Paul Kimmage as he questions the cycling world’s response to doping during the 2013 Tour de France.
Synopsis
Paul Kimmage, an Irish journalist and former professional cyclist, investigates doping in cycling during the 2013 Tour de France. Filmed over two years, Rough Rider reflects on Kimmage’s experiences and the fallout from Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal in 2012. Against this backdrop, Kimmage questions the efforts of the Union Cycliste Internationale to combat drug use, drawing on his own whistleblowing history since publishing his book Rough Ride in 1990.
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Why Watch
- Follow Paul Kimmage's quest for cycling accountability.
- See the impact of Lance Armstrong's doping scandal.
- Meet the journalists challenging doping in sports.
Did You Know
- Rough Rider first aired on RTÉ television on 28 July 2014.
- The film was filmed over a span of two years.
- Paul Kimmage wrote the book Rough Ride, released in 1990.
- The documentary is set during the 2013 Tour de France.
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When was Rough Rider first shown on television?
Rough Rider was first shown on RTÉ television on 28 July 2014.
Who directed the documentary Rough Rider?
Rough Rider was directed by Adrian McCarthy.
What is the duration of the documentary Rough Rider?
The duration of Rough Rider is 87 minutes.
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