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Scene from Rowing Through (1996)
Scene Details
| Duration: 82 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 32 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x544 | Added: 2016-May-10 |
Actresses in this Scene
Helen Shaver
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Alternate Names: Helen Jane Shaver, هلن شیور
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Full Biography
Helen Shaver, born and raised in Canada, started her acting career at 18. She trained at the Banff School of Fine Arts and University of Victoria, British Columbia. Shaver has worked with prominent directors like Scorsese and Spielberg, earning awards for performances such as 'Jake’s Woman' (Theatreworld Award) and films like 'In Praise of Older Women' and 'Who Has Seen the Wind' (Genies). She transitioned into directing, helming episodes for various series and winning Emmys. Despite childhood illness, Shaver's resilience led her to pursue acting and excel in her craft.
About the Movie: Rowing Through (1996)
Release Year: 1996
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Alternative Title: À contre-courant
Director: Masato Harada
Writer: David Halberstam, Masato Harada, Will Aitken
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Story
Rowing Through tells the true story of American rower Tiff Wood (Colin Ferguson). Initially, Wood's dream was to win gold at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, but his dreams were shattered when the U.S. boycotted the games. He then refocuses his life towards making the team for the next Olympics four years later. The odds are against him as he aims to achieve his new goal.
Summary
Rowing Through is a drama film released in 1996, directed by Masato Harada. Based on real-life events, it follows Tiff Wood, a Harvard graduate and top international sculler who was expected to capture the gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Due to political tensions, the U.S. boycotted the games, significantly impacting Wood's career aspirations. The film explores Wood's resilience and determination as he strives for redemption in the sport he loves.