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Quad Gods

2024 · 90 min

A warm, eye-opening documentary that follows fierce competitors as they build community and challenge assumptions, leaving you inspired by their resilience.

Directed by
Jess Jacklin
Genres
Documentary
Tagline
The world was not designed for them. So they created their own.
Overview
As the world’s first all quadriplegic esports gaming team, the Quad Gods are fierce competitors in this captivating story that challenges assumptions about disability, and spotlights the restorative power of resilience, passion and found community

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Directed by
Jess Jacklin
Genres
Documentary
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Tone
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • found family
  • survival
  • friendship
  • healing
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
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Action3
Horror0
Humour4
Realism9
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Genres
documentary
Directed by
Jess Jacklin
Cinematography
Alex Takats, Christina 'Chris' Wairegi
Runtime
90 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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