On the surface, many things can seem to separate us. However, since the beginning of times, humans around the world have been known to hold various celebrations and pass on traditions through the generations.
Although the meaning of these traditions may change over time, their persistence testifies to the very essence of our human condition.
Whether it’s rolling down a deadly hill to chase a cheese wheel in England or frog jumping in California, holding such traditions and competitions sparks our innate competitiveness while uniting us in a cause.
We Are the Champions is a Netflix docu-series that is guaranteed to surprise you.
It consists of six episodes, each covering unique and unconventional competitions around the world and highlighting the passion and commitment of participants.
“Fortunately, there’s enough warmth and empathy in We Are the Champions to keep the final product a well-intentioned look at what powers some of the odder corners of human achievement,” wrote Steve Greene for the Indie Wire.
Narrated by Rainn Wilson, the dynamic storytelling will have you cheering for participants and holding your breath. It perfectly balances humour with heartfelt moments and celebrates quirky communities.
The participants’ stories of dedication to their passion and triumphs are truly inspirational. If you’re looking for a light and entertaining watch to take your mind off things, add We Are The Champions to your watch list!
We Are The Champions has a 92 per cent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is available on Netflix.
