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Blood, Sweat and Cheer

Synopsis

For the Welsh national Cheer squad, nothing means more than representing their country at the highest level. They’re willing to give it everything, but how will they fare in a final showdown for gold against cheerleading superstars Team USA? This empowering film follows the disabled and non-disabled athletes of Team Wales Adaptive Abilities on and off the mat as they prepare for the World Cheerleading Championships in Florida. After years of hard training, their chance to be named the best in the world comes down to a two-minute, 15-second routine for the judges.
Grierson Awards 2023 - Nomination - Best Sports Documentary

Details

Year: 2023
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 45 min
Format: TV
Director: George Hoagy Morris
Producer: Georgia Mills, George Hoagy Morris
Executive Producer: Steve Robinson
Director of Photography: George Hoagy Morris
Film Title Note: Film title should read 'Blood, Sweat & Cheer'

Genre

Sport Disabilities

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Little Bird Films

The Gate
Keppoch Street
Roath
Cardiff
CF24 3JW

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