Movies and TvShows featuring "sports-politics" theme.

A documentary of the extraordinary journey of pioneer activist and basketball prodigy Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. %s Mahmoud overcomes numerous challenges and obstacles throughout his life, including being a Muslim-American athlete in the NBA, battling Tourette syndrome and OCD, and leading a political protest against the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi. %s This inspiring film sheds light on Abdul-Rauf's accomplishments and his impact on the intersection of sports and politics.

Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and other Black NFL players took a knee.

Black Power Salute is a documentary that explores the historic moment when two African American athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, raised their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. The film delves into the political and social context of the time, examining the civil rights movement, the Black Panther Party, and the struggle for racial equality. It also explores the personal stories of Smith and Carlos, the impact of their protest, and the backlash they faced.

Guru is a sports drama film that revolves around the story of a boxing trainer and his journey with a talented and determined women boxer. The film explores the challenges they face in a male-dominated sport and the politics involved in the world of boxing. With their resilience and dedication, they strive to break barriers and achieve success in their respective fields.

Gold Medal Olympic runner, Travis Downes is forced to confront his actions after steroid allegations surface and his agent sets up a press conference for the next day. As he is locked in a hotel room his actions become more clear and he is forced to make a choice that will forever impact his future.

Told by her daughter Wendy, MINK! chronicles the remarkable Patsy Takemoto Mink, a Japanese American from Hawai'i who became the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Congress, on her harrowing mission to co-author and defend Title IX, the law that transformed athletics for generations in America for girls and women.