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HARD AS PUCK
A group of Para-Ice Hockey players vie for a place on the Australian team. Despite everything stacked against them as individuals and the sport itself, nothing will stop these athletes from showing up on game day.
Directed and Written by Isaac Elliott
Produced by Chanel Bowen, Noel Smyth, Bec Bignell (EP) & Ian Hale (EP)
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SYNOPSIS
HARD AS PUCK is an observational documentary that follows the highs and lows of a squad of Para-Ice Hockey players as they vie for a place on the Australian team. Overcoming physical, financial and emotional hurdles, the players step up (or wheel up) and travel to the World Championships. Along the way, they learn that ‘winning’ isn’t always what it looks like.
This is their story — a tale of ice sports flourishing in the most unexpected of places and the indomitable spirit of those who choose to be Hard. As. Puck.
Photos: Mikey Hamer
Poster (tap to enlarge)