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Release Date:
July 29, 2016
Original Title:
The Fall
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Hillside Pictures
Passion Pictures
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
GB: 12A
Runtime: 90
The Fall tells the remarkable story of a South African barefoot runner, an American track-and-field prodigy, and the events behind one of the most memorable moments in sporting history – the 1984 LA Olympics. The film charts two journeys, from rural South Africa under apartheid and the rolling hills of Southern California, to the starting line of the women’s 3,000 metres. It uncovers a tale of betrayal and exploitation, of the blurred lines between politics, media and sport, and of the dedication and sacrifice required to compete at the highest level. It’s a story that split governments and divided nations, but at its heart is a tale of two young women who, despite the turmoil in their lives, just wanted to run.
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Dialogue Editor:
Claire Ellis
Director:
Daniel Gordon
Director of Photography:
Michael Timney
Editor:
Matt Wyllie
Executive Producer:
John Battsek
Peter Weil
Celia Taylor
Line Producer:
Vivienne Steele
Music Consultant:
Gary Welch
Original Music Composer:
Tim Atack
Post Production Supervisor:
Milena Cave
Producer:
Karen Emsley
Sound Effects Editor:
Tom Foster
Sound Re-Recording Mixer:
Nas Parkash
George Foulgham
Sound Recordist:
Andy Boag
Supervising Producer:
Ryan Harrington
Thanks:
Adam Stanhope
Graham Appleby
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