Long Live Chainsaw reveals the true story of the meteoric rise, untimely death and long-lasting legacy of Canadian downhill mountain bike legend, Stevie Smith. Born into poverty and raised by a devoted single mom, Stevie's unwavering belief not only propelled him to become the best in world, it inspired everyone he touched to believe in their own impossible dreams.
Alexandre Daigle was a fairytale solution to all of the Ottawa Senators' many problems, a one-man dream come true for a team and a city that desperately needed goals and fans. The expectations were overwhelming – too much for Daigle to overcome. Now, decades later, following a turbulent career on the ice, Daigle reflects on how he steered the gap between people’s projections and his everyday existence, revealing the pressure and turmoil of not living up to the impossible hype.
Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.
Documentary about basketball player Pete Maravich. The legend of "Pistol Pete" Maravich was born on the playgrounds of his youth, extending to the campus of Louisiana State University and culminating in a 10-year NBA career during which he was named one of the League's 50 greatest players of all time.
A documentary on Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona, regarded by many as the world's greatest modern player.
"Youngstown Boys" explores class and power dynamics in college sports through the parallel, interconnected journeys of one-time dynamic running back Maurice Clarett and former elite head coach Jim Tressel. Clarett and Tressel emerged from opposite sides of the tracks in Youngstown, Ohio, and then joined for a magical season at Ohio State University in 2002 that produced the first national football championship for the school in over 30 years. Shortly thereafter, though, Clarett was suspended from college football and began a downward spiral that ended with a prison term. Tressel continued at Ohio State for another eight years before his career there also ended in scandal.
Follows Japanese director Naomi Kawase as she directs the official film of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, giving a message that goes beyond the physical exploit to mark souls, with her style and all her subtlety.
After serving a 4-year prison sentence Mike Tyson was released from an Indiana prison May-1995. For Tyson’s first opponent Don King selected an unknown heavyweight named Peter McNeeley. This is a behind the scenes documentary of the event.
Marcelo, a young man of 18 years, tells us the story of how he met Parkour. When talking about his feelings and sensations when practicing this discipline, he realizes that his way of seeing the world is no longer the same as it was a few years ago.
This BBC Three film follows the first all Asian girls’ cricket team over the summer holidays as they train for their last ever tournament together. The team started at school four years ago when their only experience of cricket was their dads and brothers watching it on the TV. In spite of this, they took to it like naturals and began winning almost all of the tournaments they entered. Last year they lost out on becoming National champions at Lords by only one run.
Port Adelaide Football Club is one of the world’s oldest and most successful sporting clubs, celebrating 150 years in 2020. Love it or hate it, the club has become an integral part of the history of Adelaide people. Share the passionate first-hand accounts from players and one-eyed supporters who bleed for the club.
Relive the Unbelievable Ride - from 13 games out in mid-August to the A.L. West CHAMPIONSHIP! Thrill again to the jubilant play-by-play calls of the legendary Dave Niehaus and Rick Rizzs as you see your Seattle Mariners climb from worst to first, uniting the country in a "Mariners nation". You'll see all the highlights, the season and the stretch drive to the A.L. West Championship, beginning with Ken Griffey, Jr.'s dramatic ninth-inning home run against the Yankees on August 24th. You'll relive the ecstasy of the pitchers' duel-turned-rout as the Mariners crushed the Angels in the one-game A.L. West tie-breaker. You'll experience once again all the emotion as the Mariners lived up to the fans' "REFUSE TO LOSE" slogan, defeating the Bronx Bombers in what many are calling the best playoff series ever!
In this Sportscope short, children from preschool age through age 14 are shown diving from various heights into a swimming pool. Lissa Bengston, of the Royal Academy of Physical Education in Stockholm, Sweden, supervises the children's activities.
Flyers documentary. All about the 1985 - 86 season of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers 85-86 season...following their loss in The Stanley Cup Finals the previous year and the death of their All-Star Goalie, Pelle Lindbergh and the exploits of HOFer Mark Howe, Dave Poulin, Brian Propp, Tim Kerr, Brad McCrimmon, Dave Brown and many others! Features great highlights & interviews with the players/coaches.
Immersion is a short conceptual film featuring wonder kid Axel Rosenblad. It is a sensorial journey into his surfing.
Guest speakers from "Women In Motion" Conference, Vancouver, B.C. 1975.
A look at Martha and Bela Karolyi's remarkable story that traces generations of gymnastics' most memorable tales, moments and champions.