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Amputating Alice

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This inspiring documentary tells the incredible story of Paralympic gold medalist and World Record swimmer Alice Tai’s fight to go from amputation to gold medal contention in less than 8 months.

2022 was meant to be Alice's long awaited return to the pool at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. But there was a major hitch. Just 7 months before she was due to compete, Alice, who was born with bilateral talipes, elected to have her right leg amputated to improve her quality of life.

With the tournament in plain sight, this film, narrated by comedian Adam Hills, shares the incredible story of how Alice despite this major physical change goes on to win gold!

For Channel 4

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