Micky Ward est un jeune boxeur dont la carrière stagne. Il va rencontrer Charlene, une femme au caractère bien trempé, qui va l'aider à s'affranchir de l'influence négative de sa mère, qui gère maladroitement sa carrière, et de ses sœurs envahissantes. Son demi-frère Dicky Eklund, lui, a connu la gloire sur le ring, il y a bien longtemps. C'était avant qu'il ne sombre dans la drogue, avant son séjour en prison. Entre le sportif en quête d'un second souffle et l'ex-toxico, il y a longtemps que le courant ne passe plus. Trop de non-dits, d'échecs et de souffrances. Pourtant, parfois, les hommes changent, et Micky et Dicky vont peut-être avoir ensemble, la chance de réussir ce qu'ils ont raté chacun de leur côté…
L'histoire mouvementée de Mike Tyson, depuis son enfance à ses victoires, en passant par sa condamnation pour viol et ses défaites.
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.
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.
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!
Après six mois d'entraînement à la pointe de la science, trois des plus grands coureurs de fond mondiaux tentent de battre le record de 2 heures pour un marathon. Ces pionniers voyagent pour entrer dans l'histoire, en testant des souffleries et des laboratoires de course aux USA, en équilibrant entraînement et vie quotidienne en Afrique de l'Est, et en s'engageant dans l'épreuve finale en Italie.
An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
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.
"Rodman" est l'histoire de Dennis Rodman, membre du Temple de la renommée de la NBA, racontée par Penny Marshall. Dennis a dit à Penny qu'il ne faisait pas confiance ou ne voulait pas que quelqu'un d'autre raconte son histoire. Si vous pensez avoir tout entendu parler de Dennis Rodman, ce film vous ouvrira les yeux...
Schweinsteiger's glittering career, which peaked with lifting the World Cup in 2014.
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 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.
Sheryl Swoopes famously has been labeled as the female Michael Jordan, but that's only part of the story. On the court, she was nearly as dominant as Jordan, winning a national championship with Texas Tech, three Olympic gold medals, three MVP awards and four consecutive championships with the Houston Comets of the WNBA, the league she helped start. She even had a Nike shoe named after her, the Air Swoopes. Off the court, she has had a life full of transitions. She gave birth to her son, Jordan, during the inaugural season of the WNBA. Later, she divorced her high school sweetheart and became the highest-profile athlete in her sport to acknowledge she was gay. She has struggled with love, money and personal identity, but has never lost her spirit. In this portrait, you will meet someone who is not your everyday superstar, but a woman who has defied a multitude of labels.
Le 13 février 1993, la star du basket-ball de Bethel High School, Allen Iverson, est entrée dans un bowling de Hampton, en Virginie, avec plusieurs camarades de classe. Censée être une soirée ordinaire, c'est devenu une nuit qui a changé la jeune vie d'Iverson. Une bagarre a rapidement éclaté entre les jeunes amis noirs d'Iverson et un groupe d'hommes blancs plus âgés. Les retombées de la rixe et le déroulement du procès qui a suivi ont conduit le meilleur athlète de lycée du pays en prison et ont fortement divisé la ville selon des critères raciaux...
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.
Men among giants, the NBA's little big men are the unsung heroes of the court. Defying the odds, these players rise to levels above and beyond even their own expectations. Marvel at the men who beat the odds to make it in a big man's game: Mark Price's amazing long-range shooting, Spud Webb's incredible dunks, and Tim Hardaway's killer cross-over.
How a “gentle giant” from Fremantle, Australia, ended up playing alongside Michael Jordan on the “greatest team of all time.”
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.
Le documentaire STRONG, aussi forts que fragiles, traite du sujet encore tabou de la santé mentale dans le sport de haut niveau. À travers les témoignages du nageur Camille Lacourt, de l’escrimeuse Ysaora Thibus, du surfeur Jérémy Flores, de la skieuse Perrine Lafont, du handballeur Valentin Porte, ces sportifs, érigés en dieux du stade, sans faille tout au long de leurs vies, nous livrent à nu leurs faiblesses, leurs maux, leurs burns out et parfois leur dépression mais aussi et surtout leur reconstruction. Une immersion dans l’intimité du mental de ces héros pour sensibiliser et aider ceux qui souffrent en silence.