Murderball
Welcome to the world of international “quad rugby,” in which quadriplegic athletes ride around in fortified wheelchairs scoring points and smashing into opponents. The U.S. team ruled the roost before being beaten in 2003 by Team Canada, coached by Joe Soares, a former U.S. star who, after having been cut from the squad, vowed revenge. Can the U.S. make a comeback or is it Team Canada’s time? A heart-stopping sports thriller, Murderball is a fascinating look into the daily lives of the players and their relationships with their families, friends, and lovers. Co-directors Henry Alex Rubin and Dana Adam Shapiro were given remarkably intimate access to their subjects, and the result is a powerful group portrait of uncommon sensitivity and insight. USA, 2005, 85 min. A THINKFilm release.
A-26b Sat March 26 at 6pm
W-27a Sun March 27 at 12noon
A Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
W Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center
M The Museum of Modern Art