Headlong: 6 athletes write Para Games history

They are six out of thousands. Three men, three women. They come from France, Brazil, the United States, Afghanistan. Six athletes who will try to be legendary at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games For several months, Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai followed the preparation of these “heroes” that they celebrate in the documentary. At a lossaired on August 20, 2024 at 9:10 p.m France 2 then on France.tv.

End of life

They are disabled from birth or after a life accident. These few days when the whole world will be glued to their benefits, are the culmination of life. “We are on their side in preparing this fight for victory and, far beyond, for the inclusion of people with disabilities in our society,” say the leaders.

Unique stories and shows

“The body is our favorite thing ever,” they followed this “designers”who had the understanding that the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games would offer “stories, destinations, unique achievements”. Yes right! “The athletes we have selected have all exceeded our expectations as they are dense, intense and exciting, claiming French televisionwho produced this fascinating documentary. Compared to Olympic athletes, they have nothing less but something more, an extra measure of soul and courage. »

Encourage appreciation, not pity!

“If the word ‘sustainability’ has become a little overused, with them, it regains its strength and relevance”, arouses interest in the French audiovisual group. “Above all, they are great athletes but often without a means, without an audience and without visibility, we also wanted to make this film to fix this injustice. » All these champions have the same mantra: because the world has not changed for them, they accept the world. “We wanted, by filming the Paralympics, to inspire not pity but respect,” terminate the leaders. Mission successful? Answer in fifteen days.

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