We meet Richard, Blake, and Prentice, the founders of history’s first all-quadriplegic esports team. After spinal injuries left them without the use of their legs, these men found purpose and passion through competitive video gaming.
Rather than follow the usual sports documentary playbook of building towards a climactic tournament, director Jess Jacklin crafts intimate character studies. Her camera brings us into the everyday worlds of each man, giving a glimpse of not just their limits but also their vibrant lives full of hope, humor, and heart.
We learn of their lives before disability and witness the creativity with which they continue pursuing goals both modest and monumental in the face of immense challenges.
Along the way, Jacklin poses thoughtful questions about how society views those with disabilities and what it means to find fulfillment on one’s own terms. Now let’s join these pioneers on their journey.
Meet...
Rather than follow the usual sports documentary playbook of building towards a climactic tournament, director Jess Jacklin crafts intimate character studies. Her camera brings us into the everyday worlds of each man, giving a glimpse of not just their limits but also their vibrant lives full of hope, humor, and heart.
We learn of their lives before disability and witness the creativity with which they continue pursuing goals both modest and monumental in the face of immense challenges.
Along the way, Jacklin poses thoughtful questions about how society views those with disabilities and what it means to find fulfillment on one’s own terms. Now let’s join these pioneers on their journey.
Meet...
- 8/13/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
E-sports is something many people are already familiar with—if not, they’re probably of an advanced age. The idea of making money and earning worldwide notoriety from playing competitive video games isn’t a new endeavor. But as seen in the entertaining, stylish HBO documentary, “Quad Gods,” there are some folks hoping to become trailblazers in the realm of video game competitions. And their stories are truly inspirational.
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Directed by Jess Jacklin, “Quad Gods” tells the story of the world’s first all-quadripalegic e-sports team.
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Directed by Jess Jacklin, “Quad Gods” tells the story of the world’s first all-quadripalegic e-sports team.
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- 7/10/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Hell yeah! HBO and Max’s new releases for July include the two-episode debut of Harley Quinn spinoff series Kite Man: Hell Yeah! (July 18) that follows the titular villain and his girlfriend the Golden Glider as they take their relationship to the next logical step – opening a bar for supervillains together. Hilarious hijinks are bound to ensue as Gotham’s hottest new bar takes off.
Football fans will get to follow the New York Giants in this season of Hard Knocks: Offseason starting July 2. This non-scripted series will follow the team as they prepare for their highly anticipated 100th season.
Notable movie releases this month include Love Lies Bleeding (July 19), the Katy O’Brian and Kristen Stewart-starring feature about the love affair between a reclusive gym owner Lou (Stewart) and bodybuilder Jackie (O’Brian). Anyone wanting to rewatch the original Twister before its sequel premieres in theaters this month are in luck,...
Football fans will get to follow the New York Giants in this season of Hard Knocks: Offseason starting July 2. This non-scripted series will follow the team as they prepare for their highly anticipated 100th season.
Notable movie releases this month include Love Lies Bleeding (July 19), the Katy O’Brian and Kristen Stewart-starring feature about the love affair between a reclusive gym owner Lou (Stewart) and bodybuilder Jackie (O’Brian). Anyone wanting to rewatch the original Twister before its sequel premieres in theaters this month are in luck,...
- 7/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
"I lost one identity, and the 'real me' came out." HBO has unveiled an official trailer for a documentary film titled Quad Gods, the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Jess Jacklin. This recently premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC last month, and it will be be streaming on Max later in July for everyone to watch. Quad Gods follows the lives of a group of New Yorkers with quadriplegia who meet in a neuro-rehabilitation lab at Mount Sinai Hospital and create the world's first all-quadriplegic Esports team. "I have become the person I was meant to be." The film follows Richard, Blake, and Prentice – the world's first all-quadriplegic e-sports team – as they navigate life in New York City, confront ableism, and pursue their dreams to compete as athletes. Tribeca adds more via their description: "Providing a unique lens into both gaming and disability, this captivating story challenges assumptions...
- 7/1/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
It’s summertime, and Max is ready to ride the wave! This July marks the long-awaited return of Discovery’s Shark Week, which will be hosted this year by John Cena. Starting Sunday, July 7, you’ll be able to watch all of this year’s specials, including “Big Shark Energy,” “Belly of the Beast Pt. 2,” and “Great White Serial Killer: Sea of Blood” with your Max subscription. If you still haven’t made the dive in, you can sign up for an ad-supported plan beginning at $9.99 per month or an ad-free plan beginning at $16.99 per month.
Beyond shark-related content, HBO and Max are preparing for a big month, with the streaming debut of the recent A24 hit “Love Lies Bleeding,” Cannes and Tribeca festival documentaries including “Quad Gods” and “Faye,” and many HBO and Max Originals like a new season of “Hard Knocks” focused on the New York Giants offseason...
Beyond shark-related content, HBO and Max are preparing for a big month, with the streaming debut of the recent A24 hit “Love Lies Bleeding,” Cannes and Tribeca festival documentaries including “Quad Gods” and “Faye,” and many HBO and Max Originals like a new season of “Hard Knocks” focused on the New York Giants offseason...
- 6/28/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
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