Race is a biographical drama based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary African-American athlete who overcame racial prejudice and competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. Facing the racial tensions of Nazi Germany and the intense competition on the track, Jesse Owens became a symbol of triumph and hope.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) tells the story of a Southern family gathering to celebrate the birthday of patriarch Big Daddy Pollitt. As they come together, the family members confront their own personal demons and struggles, such as a failing marriage, alcoholism, and the fear of dying. The tension rises as secrets are revealed and the family tries to maintain appearances in the face of their own inner conflicts.
An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.
An intimate portrait of four-time Olympic gold medalist and international sports icon Serena Williams, focusing on the external pressures and vulnerabilities Williams faces in her quest to achieve four Grand Slams in a row.
Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder and O.J. Simpson‘s proclaimed innocence have been the subject of scrutiny for years. Now Nicole’s sisters Denise, Dominique, and Tanya – and her closest friends — come forward for the first time to share her truth following one of the most notorious crimes and trials in history.
17-year-old track star, John Owens, has never used any drug stronger than pot, until he meets an older woman who introduces him to crack cocaine. He quickly becomes addicted but is able to hide his problem from all except his best friend, Chris.
After their Boston Celtics lose the NBA Finals, two obsessed fans kidnap the star player in a desperate attempt to turn the tide of the series.
A documentary about Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, and his journey to become a global sports icon. The film explores his rise to fame, his training regimen, and the challenges he faced on his path to becoming an Olympic champion. With behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, 'I Am Bolt' provides an intimate look into the life and career of one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Ned and Conor are forced to room together at their boarding school. The loner and the star athlete at this rugby-mad school form an unlikely friendship until it's tested by the authorities.
A talented high school basketball player in New York City faces pressure from his coach, gambling addiction, and the expectations of his family. As he struggles to balance his athletic dreams with his personal life, he must confront his own demons and make difficult choices.
Hugh Carver is an athletic star and a freshman at Prescott College. He falls in love with Cynthia Day, a popular girl who loves to party, and finds that it's impossible to please her and still keep up with his studies and athletic training. Soon the two face some difficult decisions.
After receiving death threats from a gangster, a man pretends to be gay to seek protection in the gay community. The situation gets complicated when he falls in love with a drag queen and has to keep up the act to save his life.
Starting over at a new high school is a challenge for former soccer team captain Cameron, especially when faced with a new coach who has a deadly vendetta and refuses to play by the rules.
Follows the 1936 Berlin Olympics when Black athlete Jesse Owens won 4 golds against the backdrop of Hitler's racist Nazi regime in Germany.
Best – His Mother’s Son (BBC Two) was a gloomy drama about Ann Best, mother of George, who was strictly teetotal until her mid-40s, when she had her first sip of sherry to celebrate her son’s footballing success. Ten years later, she was dead from alcoholism-related heart disease. The recreation of late-Sixties Belfast was accurate and, thank goodness, intelligently subdued: no comedy Ulster accents and no point-scoring subplot about the Troubles.
Explores the fantastic highs and unsettling lows of 8-time All-Star and slam dunk champion, Vince Carter, as he looks back on his record-breaking 22-season professional basketball career.
When a high school basketball coach moves his family to a new town, his daughter's faith is challenged as she navigates the pressures of school and sports.
Two muscle-men come up against a tribe of Amazon women.
The Pathway chronicles each player’s dream of reaching the NBA, documenting the extraordinary sacrifices they and their families make, along with the hard work they put in and immense pressure they face to beat the incredible odds and succeed: Kuminga moved from the Congo when he was just 14 years old; Green, the former No. 1 high school player in the nation from Fresno, California, has been in the headlines since 7th grade; and top high school recruits, Todd and Nix, de-committed from storied NCAA programs to join G League Ignite.