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201731 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

SEND

201731 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A crew of teenage boys prepares mentally and physically for competition in a world filled with high expectations.

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Alexandra Watkins

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A crew of teenage boys prepares mentally and physically for competition in a world filled with high expectations.

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Alexandra Watkinsdirector

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Alexandra Watkins captures a group of teenage boys as they prepare for competition. Their training occurs amid high expectations and strict conditions. The film features an older sister's perspective, offering insight into the boys' mental and physical challenges. It portrays their interactions in a controlled environment while they strive to meet demanding standards. The documentary runs for 31 minutes and was released in 2017.

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