Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.
Icarus is a gripping documentary that explores the Russian doping scandal at the Olympics. It follows filmmaker and amateur cyclist Bryan Fogel as he uncovers a massive conspiracy involving state-sponsored doping, cover-ups, and manipulation. Through his journey, he reveals the extent of the scandal and the devastating effects it has on the world of sports.
A former amateur boxer turned property developer gets involved in a conspiracy, leading him to uncover a web of corruption and murder surrounding the 2012 London Olympics. As he investigates, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game where he must navigate the treacherous world of drug smuggling, bribery, and double-crosses.
Top Spin follows the lives of three teenage table tennis players as they train and compete to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. The film delves into their personal stories, their dedication to their sport, and the challenges they face along the way. It offers a glimpse into the world of competitive table tennis and the dreams and aspirations of young athletes.
T-Rex is an intimate coming-of-age story about a new kind of American heroine. For the first time, women’s boxing is included in the 2012 Olympics. Fighting for gold is 17-year-old Claressa “T-Rex” Shields. From the streets of Flint, Michigan, Claressa is undefeated and utterly confident. Her fierceness extends beyond the ring. Featuring her younger brother Dusable Lewis Jr, She protects her family at any cost, even when their instability and addictions threaten to derail her dream. As she gets closer to her dream her relationships with her coach and her family get more complicated. But Claressa is determined. She desperately wants to take her family to a better, safer place and winning gold could be her only chance.
In this personal and rousing documentary, Joan Chen charts the inspiring life and career of “Jenny” Lang Ping, a fearless and independent Olympic athlete who propels China to international prominence in volleyball. On the court, her most effective weapon is her lethal spike, hence her titular nickname, while her leadership skills and calm demeanor solidify her unique status as the first player and coach to win multiple World Championships and Olympic gold. Chen, in her documentary feature debut, skillfully combines thrilling excerpts from championship games, intimate conversations with Lang Ping, her colleagues, and players to craft an entertaining and multi-dimensional portrait of this groundbreaking athlete who transformed women’s volleyball.
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