Touch the Wall

Name: Touch the Wall
Genre: Sport, Family, Documentary
Released: November 28, 2014

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mTuckman Media | Release Date: November 28, 2014 | Not Rated

Summary: On the evening of Saturday August 4, 2012, 17 year-old Missy Franklin won her fourth Gold medal of the London Olympic Games when she swam the backstroke leg of the women’s 4×100 medley relay. It was Missy’s second world record of the Olympic games; it was her 5th Olympic medal. It was a crowning moment for swimming’s brightest new star andOn the evening of Saturday August 4, 2012, 17 year-old Missy Franklin won her fourth Gold medal of the London Olympic Games when she swam the backstroke leg of the women’s 4×100 medley relay. It was Missy’s second world record of the Olympic games; it was her 5th Olympic medal. It was a crowning moment for swimming’s brightest new star and end of a chapter of her marvelous journey. That Saturday was also the end of her teammate Kara Lynn Joyce’s long and productive Olympic career. And though she finished with four Silver medals, just making it to her third Olympics was her greatest accomplishment. The fortunes of Missy and Kara – and that of their coach, Todd Schmitz – are the stories of Touch the Wall.… Expand

Director: Christo Brock and Grant Barbeito

Genre(s): Sport, Family, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

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Nick Schager

Nov 25, 2014

Content to stay on the surface, it's a puff piece posing as a real documentary. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Nov 28, 2014

What Touch the Wall lacks is an inventive or compelling presentation. Heavy with platitudes about goals and attitude, it could easily be a short special on ESPN. Read full review

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dennisrobarge

Feb 4, 2015

We saw the movie as a swim team and it delivered big time to our kids. Granted Missy is a phenom, something most kids can't comprehend but she is a GREAT role model and so very normal. Kara story was very compelling as she struggled to go back to one more Olympics. Whether you are an OlympicWe saw the movie as a swim team and it delivered big time to our kids. Granted Missy is a phenom, something most kids can't comprehend but she is a GREAT role model and so very normal. Kara story was very compelling as she struggled to go back to one more Olympics. Whether you are an Olympic caliber athlete, a rec league adult or a businessman at the end of your career, we all struggle when it is our time to go. We will see it again and will own it when it comes out on DVD.… Expand

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ramasush

Feb 24, 2015

As a mother of 3 life long Summer Rec Swimmers, this was a must see movie for our family. We attended a private showing with our swim team. It was a wonderful evening. Missy's story is one that every young athlete should hear, not just swimmers. She is so genuine and so dedicated to herAs a mother of 3 life long Summer Rec Swimmers, this was a must see movie for our family. We attended a private showing with our swim team. It was a wonderful evening. Missy's story is one that every young athlete should hear, not just swimmers. She is so genuine and so dedicated to her goals. The movie really gets it right when showing the various struggles of being an elite athlete and of parenting one. The relationship between Missy and Kara is unique and well documented in the film. Kara's struggles add a dimension to the overall feel of the film that brings it home to the audience. Loved the movie, and so did my kids.… Expand

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lostinva

Jul 2, 2015

Great movie to share with swimmers and athletes alike. Inspiring and educational and gives a glimpse into what it takes to swim competitively at an olympic and pro level.

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