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Reach for the Sky
Twenty-five-year-old Taisia works for a women's magazine in the letters department. Her job is to give advice to female readers about their family problems. Which she does with success. But in her own personal life Taya can not put things in order. She just broke up with a married lover - tired of hiding. With her husband does not live a long time ago - tired to fight with his drunken absences. The truth, it would seem, is behind her. But when she saw the number of the "Helpline" in the newspaper, the girl called and started a long telephone conversation with a psychologist.
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Plot Summary
This documentary chronicles the inspiring journey of five amputee athletes as they prepare for the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. It offers an intimate look into their training, personal struggles, and unwavering determination to compete at the highest level of sport. The film highlights their resilience and the profound impact of sport on their lives, aiming to break down perceptions of disability.
Critical Reception
Reach for the Sky received positive reviews, particularly for its uplifting narrative and compelling focus on the athletes' personal stories and athletic achievements. Critics praised its ability to inspire and challenge viewers' preconceptions about disability and sports.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inspiring portrayal of athletes overcoming adversity.
Noted for its intimate and personal look at the competitors' lives.
Applauded for its focus on athletic achievement rather than just disability.
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Fun Fact
The documentary follows five distinct athletes, each with different types of limb difference and representing various sports, providing a broad spectrum of the Paralympic experience.
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