The Jump

APPROPIATE

2019 / 84min.

Rating6.3

Genres

Documentary

Family

Synopsis

Luis Rivera, the best Mexican high jumper of the history, seeks to inspire a generation by qualifying for the Olympic Games as he finishes his doctorate studies. Injuries threaten his dream while his younger brothers follow in his path and example.

Directors

Jorge Porras

Actors

Édgar Alejandro Rivera Morales

Marisela Domínguez Herrera

Jorge Eduardo Rivera Morales

Luis Alberto Rivera Morales

Adrián Fernando Rivera Morales

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