The Rugby Player (2013)

THE RUGBY PLAYER is a feature-length documentary focusing on the unique bond between a mother and son and how it was ultimately strengthened by tragedy. The film explores the lives of Mark Bingham, one of the passengers of United Flight 93 on 9/11, and his mother, Alice Hoagland, a former United Airlines flight attendant. THE RUGBY PLAYER illuminates a personal story of love, loss and what it means to be a hero. Utilizing footage shot by Bingham himself, this film provides keen insights on LGBTQ rights and gay athletes in sports.

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