A Giant Awakens

Oct 31 2010 N/A 0h 52m

Sport

After years of hibernation, USA Rugby readies itself to reclaim its status as one of the world's elite teams. This action-packed documentary chronicles America's rugby history and highlights modern players' efforts to earn respect at home and abroad. As they prepare for the Rugby World Cup, talented athletes share their thoughts on what draws them to the game that is slowly gaining a foothold in the American sports landscape.

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"A Giant Awakens" is a 60 minute HD sports documentary that explores 130 years of rugby in America. This documentary takes you on a journey from Olympic glory in the 1920's, to the USA Eagles capturing the hearts of all rugby fans at the 2007 World Cup in France. American rugby today is about a few hundred thousand passionate players, coaches, referees, administrators and fans sharing the love they have for the game and developing that giant into the international powerhouse of the past. This is their story of passion, commitment, sacrifice, hope and success.

Written by

Bryan Howell, Paul Simko

Directed by

Sylvain Doreau

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