Rising Through the Fray vs The First Hymn
The First Hymn is the shorter watch at 1h 27m compared with 1h 28m. Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Rising Through the Fray
The First Hymn| Rising Through the Fray | The First Hymn | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 0.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 28m | 1h 27m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | Canada | – |
| Director | Courtney Montour | John Dickson, Mark Hadley |
| Main cast | – | John Dickson, Chris Tomlin, Ben Fielding, Stephanie Boonstra |
Synopsis
Rising Through the Fray
Combining interviews and live cinema, Rising Through the Fray plunges us into the heart of Indigenous Rising Roller Derby, the first international team to bring together Indigenous players from several countries. For Sour Cherry, Krispy, Hawaiian Blaze, and their teammates, the sport becomes much more than a competition. Through it, they find a space for sisterhood, resilience, acceptance, and healing. On camera, they share intimate stories not…
The First Hymn
In the ancient ruins of Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, archaeologists unearthed a papyrus scrap containing the earliest known Christian hymn, complete with both its lyrics and musical notation. Analyzed at Oxford University, this discovery challenges traditional views of church history by revealing the rich musical practices of early believers. Hosted by Australian historian John Dickson, the feature-length documentary “The First Hymn” chronicles the…
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