David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived (2023)

Directed by

Dan Hartley

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 23m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

7.2 of 10 from 78 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary tells the story of David Holmes, a stunt performer who was paralyzed during a Harry Potter film shoot. It follows his recovery and his life after the accident.

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What happens

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived is a 2023 documentary film about David Holmes, a stunt double who was paralysed after a stunt testing accident during production on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. It was executive-produced by Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. Holmes broke his neck in January 2009, had medical complications and years of physical therapy, and now is able to move one of his arms. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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