Abled: the Blake Leeper Story

Nominated for Golden Space Needle Award for Best Documentary at Seattle IFF. Inspiring and dynamic, Abled: The Blake Leeper Story chronicles a double-amputee sprinter’s fight for Olympic inclusion. With intimate interviews, electrifying race footage, and a focus on resilience and equity, it challenges perceptions of ability and celebrates the pursuit of greatness against systemic barriers.

Decorated Paralympian Blake Leeper challenges to qualify for the USA 2020 Tokyo Olympic Team. His greatest hurdle won’t be found on the track but in the courtroom. Abled follows Blake as he battles domestic and international governing bodies for the right to compete on the world stage.
GenresSports, Feature Documentary
DirectorEinar Thorsteinsson
CastBlake Leeper
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesEnglish
Runtime89 mins
Available1 Feb 2026
TerritoriesWorldwide

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