In Oscar Contender ‘The Last Journey,’ A Hero Rises From His Recliner – The Endearing Lars Hammar

Story by Matthew Carey

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From recliner to the Oscars, the unlikely rise of a reluctant hero in the awards-buzzing doc 'The Last Journey'

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At 74, Lars Hammar is the unlikely star of the film, a reclusive Swede who finds purpose in an unexpected quest
Directors Fredrik Wikingsson and Filip Hammar (Lars' son) capture his endearing journey with a deft blend of humor and heart

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Lars Hammar, Fredrik Wikingsson, Filip Hammar, Nexiko, The Last Journey