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

Genre

Sport

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Violet Films

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Sales Company

XTR

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