2023 · documentary
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
Directed by Dan Hartley1h 29m2023
As Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the Harry Potter films, David Holmes' work has been seen worldwide by millions of people. Tragically an on-set accident ended what David calls "the best job in the world," leaving him paralyzed. Like the on-screen character he helped bring to life, David is determined to continue seeking adventure and living life to the fullest despite mounting obstacles.
Our read: David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived (2023) reads as a warm, steady, grounded documentary entry — gentle in intensity, intimate in scope, tender in temperature, redemptive in outlook.
Warm, steady, gentle documentary, grounded in texture. Redemptive, intimate, tender.
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