Milkha lebt mit seiner Familie in einem kleinen, idyllischen Dorf und genießt seine Kindheit. Als eines Tages der indo-pakistanische Bürgerkrieg ausbricht, gerät sein Leben völlig aus der Bahn. Als er mit ansehen muss, wie seine gesamte Familie getötet wird, bricht seine Welt für immer zusammen. Bevor sein Vater vor seinen Augen ermordet wird, ruft er Milkha zu, dass er weglaufen soll. Die Worte „Lauf Milkha, lauf“ begleiten ihn sein ganzes Leben. Obwohl Milkha noch lange nicht erwachsen ist, muss er sein Leben ab jetzt selbst in die Hand nehmen. Weil er kein Geld hat, muss er sein Essen stehlen – bis er an einem Wettrennen teilnimmt und als Sieger daraus hervorgeht. Scheinbar hat der Junge, mit dem schweren Schicksal seine Berufung gefunden. Er wird zu einem weltberühmten Sportler und geht als „The Flying Sihh“ in die Geschichte ein.
A rousing tale of the Korean athletes who ran the 1947 Boston International Marathon, the first international marathon held since World War II.
A young woman of the Tarahumara, well-known for their extraordinary long distance running abilities, wins ultramarathons seemingly out of nowhere despite running in sandals.
An athlete with a rare bleeding disorder gets into a perilous situation where he has to take on a fake currency racket.
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.
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
The triumph and tragedy of Native American Jim Thorpe, who, after winning both the pentathlon and decathlon in the same Olympics, is stripped of his medals on a technicality.
Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players, runners, and basketball players, athletes who either suffered the indignities of racism, helped break down its walls, or enjoyed the opportunities afforded by past struggles.
Examining the underlying tensions between mateship and masculinity in Australian sport in a portrayal of athletes rife with foul language, stigma, secrets, violence and nudity.
The true story of Cheah Liek Hou, badminton athlete who won the 2020 Paralympic gold medal under the guidance of Rashid Sidek.
Champions is a documentary in which filmmaker Helgi Piccinin follows the quests of his autistic brother Stéphane and his atypical friend Audrey. Born with an intellectual difference, Stéphane and Audrey want to prove to the world that they too can win medals. For three intense years marked by training and competitions, we follow them until the end of their ambitious dream, that of competing at the Special Olympics World Games in Dubai. Intertwining both sports odyssey and human portrait, this feel-good documentary offers an immersion into a fascinating world where athletes with an intellectual difference are at the forefront.
Documentary that tells the story of Vianney Trejo, a young woman who struggles every day despite her disability. We go through her daily routine, as well as her passion, swimming, where she has consistently achieved triumphs and has been considered for international competitions.
This film presents a unique behind-the-scenes look into the lives and training of two of the world’s top figure skaters, Evgenia Medvedeva and Alina Zagitova. In the spotlight, they soar and spin through the air while beaming radiant smiles. But their real lives include more discipline, devastating falls, and harsh criticism than perfect landings and effusive praise.
Upcoming documentary about Michael Jordan's stint with the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003.
A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.
Abby Wambach, the soccer phenom, has maintained an astonishing level of success, from helping the Florida Gators win their first and only national championship, to collecting a Founders Cup title with the WUSA's Washington Freedom and earning two Olympic gold medals.
Gamer Girl follows Allison Drouillard, a college freshman and top ranked Valorant player. While fighting off virtual enemies, she’ll recount her battles with very real ones as she balances her interest and skill in collegiate esports with everyone else’s expectations.
This documentary by director Paul Cowan is about four athletes and a team that competed in the 1976 Olympics. They had trained courageously to be among those who would mount the podium to receive a medal. None of them did, but was it worth the effort? I'll Go Again answers the question.
An athlete discovers that there's more to life than his daily routine.