Recommended for Grades 9-12

In her new documentary, Waad Al-Kateab (director of the Oscar-nominated For Sama) shows us the dramatic challenges faced by refugee athletes who competed for a place in the 2020 Olympic Games. Narrated in first person and often asking herself difficult questions, Al-Kateab listens to the athletes who have seen their dreams vanish and accompanies them through their suffering.

Consider this documentary film if you are exploring global issues, immigration and displacement, or sports.