Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players, runners, and basketball players, athletes who either suffered the indignities of racism, helped break down its walls, or enjoyed the opportunities afforded by past struggles.
Sadio's story is the classical heroes journey and and archetype for African football players. Blessed with exceptional talent, he sets out from his village to find his destiny in the world - defying his family, social structures, doubters and injuries - to come back triumphant and able to help those around him.
Documental sobre la vida de uno de los personajes más polémicos y enigmáticos que ha pisado una cancha de baloncesto y que se convirtió en héroe por accidente.
Deportistas de élite y expertos reflexionan sobre los Juegos Paralímpicos y su impacto en la comprensión global de la discapacidad, la diversidad y la excelencia.
Second Chance Champions delves into the world of organ and tissue donation through an international event for transplant athletes. Emotions run high as competitors split their medals with those who have given them a second chance at life.
This film presents a unique behind-the-scenes look into the lives and training of two of the world’s top figure skaters, Evgenia Medvedeva and Alina Zagitova. In the spotlight, they soar and spin through the air while beaming radiant smiles. But their real lives include more discipline, devastating falls, and harsh criticism than perfect landings and effusive praise.
La verdadera historia del corredor campeón del mundo "Flying Sikh" y del atleta olímpico Milkha Singh, quien superó la masacre de su familia, la guerra civil durante la división India-Pakistán y la falta de vivienda para convertirse en uno de los atletas más icónicos de la India.
Football is much more than a simple game. It is a passion that connects people from all over the world. The players themselves have the unique ability to capture the hearts of fans and create a deep emotional connection with them. One of these outstanding players, who impresses not only with his footballing brilliance, but also with his impressive personality and life story, is Jakub Blaszczykowski. In this documentary about Jakub, also affectionately known as "Kuba", Jan Dybus tells the inspiring story of a man who consciously decided to pursue a career in football.
9 bullet wounds (one still in the body), three different sports and an unshakable determination to fulfill the dream of an Olympic Gold later, Muralikant Petkar, India's first Paralympian to finish at the top of the podium, got the recognition by his own country 45 years after he achieved what no athlete from his country could.
Susi Susanti rises to become Indonesia’s beloved athlete. In time of turmoil, she showed her country & the world that heroism is measured by one’s sacrifice.
So Wa Wai nació con parálisis cerebral, pero la perseverancia de su madre le ayuda a levantarse y caminar y descubrir su talento para el atletismo. Wa Wai consiguió la primera medalla de oro paralímpica para Hong Kong.
Cheah Liek Hou is a prodigious badminton player but discovers that he is afflicted with brachial plexus paralysis. Undeterred by this setback, he joins the ranks of disabled badminton players. When the Paralympic Games announce the inclusion of badminton as a sport, Cheah rises to the occasion and is coached by legendary badminton player Rashid Sidek. He overcomes numerous hurdles to triumph in the Paralympic Games, ultimately winning the coveted gold medal and etching an important historical moment for Malaysia.
Director Steve James returns to his home town of Hampton, Virginia to tell the story of how the trial of a young basketball star left a city divided.
Pelicula dirigida para Juan Carlos Rulfo por Netflix.
Una historia conmovedora de los atletas coreanos que corrieron el Maratón Internacional de Boston de 1947, el primer maratón internacional celebrado desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
An athlete with a rare bleeding disorder gets into a perilous situation where he has to take on a fake currency racket.
Peter (Paul Bettany), un tenista que ocupa un lugar muy bajo en el ranking internacional, decide participar en el torneo de Wimbledon, aunque sus posibilidades de éxito son prácticamente nulas. Durante el torneo, conoce a la tenista americana Lizzie (Kirsten Dunst) y se enamora de ella. Entonces, su afán de superación unido a su destreza y a una racha de buena suerte lo catapultan de una ronda a la siguiente, teniendo al alcance de su mano el viejo sueño de ganar uno de los títulos del Gran Slam.
Jim Thorpe, un indio nacido en una reserva de Oklahoma, mostró desde niño sus excepcionales facultades físicas en carreras de veinte kilómetros entre su casa y la escuela. En su época de estudiante en la escuela Carlisle, una institución dedicada a la enseñanza de niños indios, Jim fue descubierto por un entrenador de atletismo.
Examining the underlying tensions between mateship and masculinity in Australian sport in a portrayal of athletes rife with foul language, stigma, secrets, violence and nudity.