Project Detail

We Dare to Dream

Synopsis

An inspirational, intimate story of resilience and freedom, following athletes on their journey to become part of the refugee Olympic team in Tokyo 2020.
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2023 - Spotlight Documentary - World premiere

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Features
Running time
93 min
Director
Waad Al-Kateab
Producer
Joanna Natasegara, Joe Gebbia, Bryn Mooser, Kathryn Everett, Abigail Anketell-Jones
Executive Producer
Jason Ropell, Nevine Mabro, Justin Lacob, Matthew Cherchio, Shane Riley, John Legend, Angelina Jolie, Mike Jackson, Ty Stiklorius
Editor
Chris Dickens, Nick Fenton
Director of Photography
Wouter Boes, Franklin Dow, Alexander Hackinger, Roger Singh
Sound
Andrew Hewitson
Composer
Tom McFarland

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