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1 online resource (streaming video file) (59 min. 41 sec.) ; 360699719 bytes |
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*Adult Themes and Coarse Language*Multi-award winning documentary The Rugby Player is the story of a mother, a son, and what it takes to be a hero. The film explores the lives of Mark Bingham, one of the passengers of United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, and his remarkable mother Alice Hoagland.Moving, stereotype-shattering and often uplifting, The Rugby Player utilises footage filmed by Bingham himself - a decade of his life from his teenage years until the weeks before he died. Capturing daring, hilarious and intimate moments of his life, his transition from gawky teenager into a self-assured leader, his passion for rugby, and his courage in coming out as a gay man to his family and friends in his 20s.The Rugby Player also follows Alice's journey to rebuild her life in the aftermath of 9/11. Devastated by her loss but inspired by the memory of her son, Alice pours her efforts into becoming a nationally known speaker and researcher on the issues of aviation security, petitioning the federal government and the airlines to commit to even higher safety standards. Alice also advocates frequently in the national media for LGBT rights, including the right of same-sex couples to marry.By weaving together Mark's and Alice's stories, The Rugby Player creates an intimate portrait of how a son's heroism can inspire a nation, and how a mother's love can turn profound loss into unshakable resolve.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Director/producer: Scott Gracheff; producer: Holly Million; producer: Chris Million |
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Broadcast 2014-08-20 at 20:30:00 |
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Classification: M |
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Aeronautics -- Security measures.
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Heroes.
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Mothers and sons -- Psychology.
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Rugby football players.
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United Airlines Flight 93 Hijacking Incident (2001)
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Victims of terrorism -- Family relationships.
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Pennsylvania.
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Streaming video
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Gracheff, Scott, director
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