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Stand Tall (1997)

Stand Tall poster
Directed by
Mark Nalley
Genre
documentary film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 24m
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 7 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno as he contends with hearing loss and works to become a top competitor in his sport. Other famous bodybuilders like Arnold Schwarzenegger also appear.

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What happens

Stand Tall is a 1997 documentary film about bodybuilding. It centers on Lou Ferrigno's battle with hearing loss and his rise to prominence on the world bodybuilding stage. Bodybuilding legends Joe Weider and Arnold Schwarzenegger also appear in the film, as well as notable bodybuilders like Robby Robinson. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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