Most Beautiful Thing

A powerful true story of resilience and triumph, as an unlikely crew team rises from the streets of Chicago's West Side to challenge the sport and themselves.Growing up on Chicago's West Side in the '90s, Arshay Cooper is all too familiar with the harder side of life, from gang-filled street corners to drug-haunted hallways. Seeking solace in poetry and cooking, Arshay's life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a boat and a poster inviting students to join the crew team.With no prior experience, Arshay takes a chance and joins the team, embarking on a transformative journey that will forever change his life and those of his teammates. As they learn to row, many for the first time, they face adversity at every turn - from racism and gang violence to the challenges of a sport that has never seen anyone like them before.A Most Beautiful Thing is an inspiring true story of an unlikely band of brothers who form a family and forever change a sport and their lives for the better. Now a documentary narrated by Common and produced by Grant Hill, Dwyane Wade, and 9th Wonder, this moving tale showcases the power of perseverance and the beauty of second chances.