Jai Waite
Director
Wheel Blacks: Bodies on the Line (2024)
Season 1
This three-part docuseries follows New Zealand's wheelchair rugby team in their bid to qualify for the Paris Paralympics. Despite having to rely on fundraising, charity, and volunteers, these Kiwi underdogs are determined to rise to the challenge.
Released Aug. 18, 2024
Episode 44 min
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Genres: Documentary, News, Reality
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Production Companies: Sky New Zealand Originals
Network: Sky
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English,
Maori
S1E1 - 1. The Journey Begins
The Wheel Blacks have two chances to qualify for the Paris Paralympics - the first being a few weeks away in Japan. However, with low resources, they struggle to secure a training venue.
Aug. 18, 2024, midnight
S1E2 - 2. Destination Tokyo
The Wheel Blacks arrive in Tokyo for the Asia-Oceania Zonal Championships. Facing the world's top-ranked teams, the Wheel Blacks know they'll have to give it everything they've got.
Aug. 18, 2024, midnight
S1E3 - 3. The Final Countdown
With only three spots remaining, the Wheel Blacks fight not only for a place at the Paralympics but also for the future of a sport which has transformed their lives.
Aug. 18, 2024, midnight
Network: Sky
Episode Runtime: 44 min.
Season Runtime: 132 min.
Released: Aug. 18, 2024
Last Air Date: Aug. 18, 2024, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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