Murderball
The fascinating world of quadriplegic rugby, AKA murderball
The sport now called "quadriplegic rugby" used to have a more colorful name. "It used to be called 'murderball,'" says Mark Zupan, "but you can't really market 'murderball' to corporate sponsors."
The documentary covers a lot of ground in 88 minutes. It introduces us to the sport, to quadriplegia (answering questions able-bodied people always ask, including the ones about sex), and to the players. It also tells the story of the 2004 season, in which the Americans hope to take the title back from the Canadians.
The co-directors clearly shot a lot of footage, hoping they'd find a story in the editing. They didn't just find one, they found many. These real stories of human drama -- containing a range of human behavior from ugly to noble -- are more impressive than any film about a comeback season. (M. Mapes, Movie Habit)
Murderball
Sat October 1, 2005, 7:00 & 9:00, Muenzinger Auditorium
85min, USA, 2005, English, R, Color • official site
Tickets
10 films for $60 with punch card
$9 general admission.
$7 w/UCB student ID,
$7 for senior citizens
$1 discount to anyone with a bike helmet
Free on your birthday! CU Cinema Studies students get in free.
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Pay lot 360 (now only $1/hour!), across from the buffalo statue and next to the
Duane Physics tower, is closest to Muenzinger. Free parking can be found after 5pm at the meters
along Colorado Ave east of Folsom stadium and along University Ave west of Macky.
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