- 2018
- Abramorama
- 1 h 45 m
SummaryChasing Great follows Richie McCaw through his final season as he attempts the goal of captaining the All Blacks to the first ever-back-to back Rugby World Cup Wins. Woven through that final season the film tells the story of Richie’s life. With unprecedented access to Richie and a remarkable family video archive Chasing Great is the story of how...
Directed By:Justin Pemberton, Michelle Walshe
Written By:Justin Pemberton, Michelle Walshe
Chasing Great
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It’s clear where all of this is going, but McCaw surprises with his mental rigor (he excelled academically) and total commitment to his sport (he plays with a stress fracture in his foot).
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For a movie that revolves around a notoriously violent sport, Michelle Walshe and Justin Pemberton’s profile takes a soft, superficial approach. It makes a rote installment of ESPN’s “30 for 30” look like Pulitzer-worthy muckraking.
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Production Company:
- Southern Light Films
- Augusto
Release Date:Mar 2, 2018
Duration:1 h 45 m
Tagline:In the mind of a champion.
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Awards
New Zealand Film and TV Awards (II)
• 3 Nominations
