Freedom's Fury

A tense, earnest historical documentary that builds toward a famous match, blending sports drama with the weight of political tragedy.

Directed by

Colin K. Gray, Megan Raney Aarons

Genres

Documentary, History

Starring

Viktor Ageyev, Antal Bolvari, János Bük

Tagline

One team. One country. One chance for revenge.

Overview

A documentary on the 1956 Olympic semifinal water polo match between Hungary and Russia. Held in Australia, the match occurred as Russian forces were in Budapest, stomping out a popular revolt.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, sport, rebellion, violence

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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