Movies and TvShows featuring "portrait-of-a-sportsman" theme.

Senna is a 2010 documentary film that depicts the life and career of Brazilian racing legend Ayrton Senna. The film explores his rise to fame in the world of Formula One racing, his intense rivalry with teammate Alain Prost, and his tragic death in a racing accident. Through interviews, archive footage, and race highlights, Senna provides an intimate portrait of a talented and passionate driver.

With only his wife by his side, a promising young boxer flees communist Poland to chase his dream of becoming the greatest fighter in history.

Follow gymnast Simone Biles as she balances her personal life, mental health journey and training ahead of a highly anticipated return to the Olympics Games of Paris 2024.

A biographical drama about the life and career of Brazilian football legend Pelé, from his childhood in the slums of Sao Paulo to his rise to international superstardom and his role in three World Cup victories.

Manny is a sports documentary that tells the inspiring story of Manny Pacquiao, a Filipino professional boxer. The film follows his journey from poverty to becoming a successful boxer and world champion. It also showcases his political career and highlights his impact and influence in the boxing world.

A biopic about Jerzy Kulej, a two-time Olympic champion and one of Poland's greatest fighters. The film is set between the Olympics, when Kulej wins his first gold and goes for a second.

Follow the exceptional spirit and drive of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Tatiana Suarez as she prepares to reenter the cage after nearly four years away from the sport. Suarez reflects on her journey from wrestling prodigy to professional athlete and the legacy she leaves young women, particularly those in the Latina community.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is credited as being the World’s Greatest Living Explorer. Among his extraordinary achievements, he was the first to circumnavigate the world from pole to pole, crossed the Antarctic on foot, broke countless world records, and discovered a lost city in Arabia. He has travelled to the most dangerous places on Earth, lost half his fingers to frostbite, raised millions of pounds for charity and was nearly cast as James Bond. But who is the man who prefers to be known as just ‘Ran’?

This Warner Bros. The Sports Parade series short chronicles the attempt by a group of men to navigate the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to Lake Mead. Led by Norman D. Nevills, nine men undertake a nineteen days trip in three specially built rowboats through the more than 200 rapids, some which run at 30 mph. Along the way, they see the remnants of previous expeditions. They also visit abandoned Pueblo Indian cave dwellings.

Documentary on legendary Belgian billiard player Raymond Ceulemans.