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Blind Ambition

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"Blind Ambition" follows four friends who have conquered the odds to become South Africa's top sommeliers after escaping starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe. Driven by relentless optimism, a passion for their craft and a sense of national pride, they form Zimbabwe's first national wine tasting team and set their sights on the coveted title of "World Wine Tasting Champions."
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Critics Consensus

A sort of Cool Runnings for oenophiles with a documentary twist, Blind Ambition draws on its rich terroir to tell a savory story with several subtle notes.

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Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) 09/02/2022
3/4
“Blind Ambition” may not be great moviemaking, but it has a rich and satisfying subject — enjoy it with a nice Sangiovese. Go to Full Review Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com 09/02/2022
3/4
[Blind Ambition] understands both the thrill and the agony of desperately waiting for your dream to ripen on the vine. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 08/15/2022
4/5
It’s heartwarming, inspirational stuff. Go to Full Review Dallas King The People's Movies 11/13/2022
3/5
If Blind Ambition were a wine, it might initially taste like any other but with the right palate, one discovers a story that is full bodied with notes of hope, luck and leaves you with a warm feeling inside. Go to Full Review Pat Mullen POV Magazine 11/07/2022
One could easily pour a spittoon of wine metaphors to describe Blind Ambition, but it’s best to take a cue from the teammates. Savour it yourself, especially with a glass of vino. Go to Full Review Chris Knight National Post 10/07/2022
3.5/5
It’s an all-too-familiar tale of displacement and trauma, but any bitterness is more than dispelled by the doc’s tone. Notes of joy, ambition, triumph and perseverance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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simon h @RT49158562 01/25/2023 Being a bit of a wine geek I enjoy anything like this but it's also a great story about human kindness and shows potential being rewarded. If you have zero interest in wine this might not be for you. See more David J @RT26594000 09/18/2022 Life changing movie about lives changing. For all of us who take priveledge for granted, this inspirational education is essential viewing. Go Zim!!! See more Read all reviews
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Warwick Ross

Director

Robert Coe

Director

Joseph Dhafana

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Marlvin Gwese

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Tinashe Nyamudoka

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Pardon Taguzu

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Movie Info

Synopsis "Blind Ambition" follows four friends who have conquered the odds to become South Africa's top sommeliers after escaping starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe. Driven by relentless optimism, a passion for their craft and a sense of national pride, they form Zimbabwe's first national wine tasting team and set their sights on the coveted title of "World Wine Tasting Champions."
Director
Warwick Ross, Robert Coe
Producer
Robert Coe, Warwick Ross
Screenwriter
Warwick Ross, Robert Coe, Paul Murphy, Madeleine Ross
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co
Third Man Films, Doco Digital
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 2, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 2, 2022
Runtime
1h 36m
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