Movies and TvShows featuring "rio-2016-summer-olympics" theme.

From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a harrowing journey as refugees, putting both their hearts and champion swimming skills to heroic use.

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.

Leap is a biographical drama that follows the life of a volleyball coach and his team as they strive to compete in the Olympic Games. Set against the backdrop of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, the film showcases the coach's determination and the sacrifices he makes to lead his team to victory.

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.