themighty.com
75%
101
Netflix Set to Premiere ‘Rising Phoenix’ Documentary About Paralympic Games
What happened: The Paralympic Games are in the spotlight in a new documentary on Netflix. “Rising Phoenix” explores the history of the games and follows several athletes as they give their all for a chance at winning gold. According to the International Paralympic Committee, the film’s release was originally meant to coincide with the Tokyo 2020 games but is now setting the stage for next year’s big event, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film is set to release on August 26 and will include the stories of athletes: