Blind Ambition

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Blind Ambition

2022

1h 36m

Documentary

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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."

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.

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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.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

08/15/2022

4/5

It’s heartwarming, inspirational stuff.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!!!

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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