Heroes For A Day (2007)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 2H 16M

Director : Patrick Spohrer

Synopsis

“Heroes for a Day” is a documentary that follows a group of Professional paintball players, some former champions, who form a team to take down the current world champs. A two-year emotional and physical battle ensues on and off the field, as they travel around the globe juggling real life and the paintball world in the continuing quest to win redefining their emerging sport.

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Patrick Spohrer
Patrick Spohrer
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