Micky Ward und Dicky Eklund. Zwei Brüder. Zwei Boxer. Dicky, der ältere der beiden, hat seine besten Zeiten längst hinter sich. Inzwischen ist er nur noch ein abgehalfterter Crack-Junkie. Auch Micky ist der große Durchbruch als Boxer bislang verwehrt geblieben. Sein Bruder wird als Trainer auf Grund der Drogensucht immer unzuverlässiger, und seine Mutter Alice macht ihren Job als Managerin mehr schlecht als recht. Micky muss als Aufbaugegner für schwerere Gegner herhalten und verliert Kampf auf Kampf. Als nach einer weiteren Niederlage sein Bruder auch noch im Gefängnis landet, beschließt Micky, die Boxhandschuhe an den Nagel zu hängen. Doch seine Freundin Charlene überzeugt ihn davon, dass er ohne die zweifelhafte Unterstützung seiner Familie bessere Chancen als Profiboxer hätte. Mit neuem Trainer und neuem Management macht Micky sich an die Vorbereitung auf einen weiteren Kampf – und gewinnt.
Die Geschichte von Mike Tyson. Von seinen frühen Anfängen als 12-Jähriger Amateurboxer mit einem harten Schlag bis hin zum unangefochtenen Titel des “Heavyweight Champion of the World”, und schlussendlich zu seiner Verurteilung wegen Vergewaltigung. Die Geschichte seines turbulenten Lebens bewegt sich schnell und fokussiert sich nie länger auf eine einzelne Sache.
In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Carmelo Anthony. A decade later, Lenny has never played a minute in the NBA. In this quintessentially American documentary, filmmaking brothers Joshua and Benny Safdie track the unfulfilled destiny of a man for whom superstardom was only just out of reach.
Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overcame tremendous adversity to reach the NBA and found his true calling when he converted to Islam. His decision not to stand for the national anthem, however, turned him from prodigy to pariah. Told candidly by Abdul-Rauf himself more than 20 years later it’s the remarkable story of one man who kept the faith and paved the way for a social justice movement.
Director Steve James returns to his home town of Hampton, Virginia to tell the story of how the trial of a young basketball star left a city divided.
This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career, both on and off the court. Spotlighting a six-time MVP and six-time world champion, the film examines his controversial and landmark moments, his outspoken feelings about race and politics, and the evolution of the game.
Selänne is a documentary about Teemu Selänne—the best Finnish ice hockey player of all time. It's directed by JP Siili, whose previous films include such hits as Härmä and Ganes. We've followed the heroic tales of Selänne for over two decades. His exploits are famous, but now we get to know Selänne the man. In this documentary Teemu lets the viewer get close and under his skin. The film follows Selänne's journey from childhood to the latest NHL season. We see the life story of an exceptional athlete inside and out, not only through Teemu's words, but through the views of his loved ones and colleagues. Selänne is charismatic, social, irritating, charming, happy and always late. Welcome to the life of Teemu Selänne!
Bastian Schweinsteiger ist eine lebende Legende. Aus dem Jungen vom Bolzplatz in Oberaudorf wurde der unvergessliche Held Bastian Schweinsteiger. Emotional und spannend zeigt dieser Film den Menschen hinter dem Weltstar. Zu Wort kommen u.A. Vater, Bruder & seine Frau Ana Ivanović, sowie Uli Hoeneß, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Jupp Heynckes, Joachim Löw, Louis van Gaal, Oliver Kahn & Til Schweiger.
In the Company of Kings follows a fight fan's unforgettable journey into the dark heart of American boxing to talk to eight former World Champs and those closest to his hero, Muhammad Ali, about race, struggle, victory, defeat and picking yourself up off the canvas. Features Larry Holmes, Bernard Hopkins, Tim Witherspoon, Earnie Shavers, the Spinks brothers, Bob Arum and more.
Nach sechs Monaten wissenschaftlichen Trainings machen sich drei der weltweit besten Distanzläufer auf, die zweistündige Marathongrenze zu durchbrechen. Diese Pioniere begeben sich auf eine globale Reise, um Geschichte zu schreiben, von Tests in Windkanälen und Labors in den USA über die Balance zwischen Training und Alltag in Ostafrika bis hin zum letzten dramatischen Rennen in Italien.
Der ehemalige NBA-Profi Dennis Rodman zählt zu den bekanntesten Sportlern der Welt. Mit seinen Mannschaftskollegen Michael Jordan und Scottie Pippen erringt er damals dreimal in Folge die NBA-Meisterschaft. Für den ehemals schüchternen Rodman ist der Weg an die Spitze jedoch oft mehr als steinig. Als „schwarzes Schaf der NBA“, versucht er zeitlebens seinen Platz im Leben zu finden
An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
Discover STRoNG, as strong as they are fragile, a new documentary which takes a modest look at mental health and depression in high-level sport through the testimonies of surfer Jérémy Florès, swimmer Camille Lacourt, skier Perrine Laffont, handball player Valentin Porte and fencer Ysaora Thibus.
An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American racial consciousness: his difficulty getting big fights early in his career, the pride of African-Americans in his prowess, the shift of White sentiment toward Louis as Hitler came to power, Louis's patriotism during World War II, and the hounding of Louis by the IRS for the following 15 years. In his last years, he's a casino greeter, a drug user, and the occasional object of scorn for young Turks like Muhammad Ali. Appreciative comment comes from boxing scholars, Louis's son Joe Jr., friends, and icons like Maya Angelou, Dick Gregory, and Bill Cosby.
A candid conversation between two basketball icons that explores the concept of "Greatness" and what it takes to achieve it.
Stuck in the notorious LA traffic, freeride motocrossers Tyler Bereman and Robbie Maddison escape the gridlock by parking their truck, hopping on their dirt bikes and ripping through the city.
In Asheville, NC, five individuals find their place in longboard world. This is an action documentary crafted with a broad audience in mind, appealing to more than just the downhill community.
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.
The 2013 ASP World Championship was a battle between Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning that came down to just four waves in two 30-minute heats. Join Mick as he describes his journey to the title.
For the first time in 10 years, surfer Jordy Smith is home in South Africa for the winter. He hits the road with free-surfing style master Mikey February and this is what they found.