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Federer: Twelve Final Days
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What's the Story?
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is preparing a public statement to announce his retirement at age 41 in the opening scene of FEDERER: TWELVE FINAL DAYS. Cameras follow him as he grapples with the heavy emotions of the final week and a half of his illustrious career. He talks about those mixed feelings as well as what the career has meant to him and his family. We see him preparing for a final all-pro doubles match and interacting with family members, coaching staff, and other pro players.
Is It Any Good?
Using Federer's retirement as a starting and closing point, filmmakers Kapadia (Amy, Diego Maradona) and Sabia celebrate the icon's 24-year career and significance to the sport of tennis. Federer: Twelve Final Days won't appeal to audiences unfamiliar with tennis. But those who are familiar with the sport are also likely to be fans of Federer's.
The legendary player has long been considered not just one of the best, but also one of the most graceful professional players, on court and off. This film reinforces that image. Federer is shown as a loving husband and father, and a player demonstratively attentive to others, from staffers to journalists to fans. The one revelation here might be some of his feelings about other players, and their captured locker-room conversations.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the career of Roger Federer, summarized in the documentary about his final days before professional retirement, Federer: Twelve Final Days. What did you learn about Federer?
How would you describe the relationships between Federer and other pro tennis rivals? Did this film contain any surprises for you about these players?
How do Federer and members of his family demonstrate gratitude for the career and lifestyle he has enjoyed?
Federer calls tennis an "individual sport." Do you agree, and why or why not? How does it compare with other sports in this sense?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: June 20, 2024
- Cast: Roger Federer , Rafael Nadal , Novak Djokovic
- Directors: Asif Kapadia , Joe Sabia
- Inclusion Information: Indian/South Asian directors
- Studio: Amazon Prime Video
- Genre: Documentary
- Topics: Sports and Martial Arts , History
- Character Strengths: Gratitude
- Run time: 87 minutes
- MPAA rating: R
- MPAA explanation: some language
- Last updated: June 13, 2024
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