Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts

Saturday, June 14, 2014

* The Gabby Douglas Story (2014)

The story of the international gymnastics phenomenon who overcame overwhelming odds to become the first African American ever to be named Individual All-Around Champion in artistic gymnastics at the Olympic Games.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Schooled: The Price of College Sports (2013)

A documentary that examines how college sports in America became a billion dollar enterprise built on the backs of its unpaid athletes.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Generation Iron (2013)

From the producer of the original classic Pumping Iron', comes "Generation Iron" the long awaited true story of dedication, rivalry, victory, defeat, redemption and triumph... The film examines the professional sport of bodybuilding today and gives us access to the lives of current bodybuilding stars Phil Heath, Kai Greene, Branch Warren, Dennis Wolf, Victor Martinez, Hidetada Yamagishi as well as ambitious newcomer Ben Pakulski and European sensation Roelly Winklaar on their journey to be crowned Mr. Olympia.

FIFA World Cup 1966 (2014)

An in-depth documentary looking back on the eighth World Cup, which was won by hosts England. Led by Sir Alf Ramsey and captained by Bobby Moore, England beat West Germany 4-2 after extra time in one of the most exciting and controversial World Cup finals of all time, Sir Geoff Hurst immortalising himself with a hat trick.

World Cup Greatest 50 Greatest Moments (2014)

England international Rio Ferdinand and pop star Olly Murs count down the World Cup’s 50 Greatest Moments. A look back at the most celebrated, most shocking and most memorable moments from the greatest show on earth. With contributions from World Cup winners Thierry Henry, Sir Bobby Charlton and Leonardo, plus England’s goalscoring legends Michael Owen and Gary Lineker, DJs Trevor Nelson and Greg James, comedian Russell Brand and pop stars JB from JLS and Lethal Bizzle.

Stars In Brazil (2014)

The World Cup is one of the greatest sporting competitions; a tournament that brings together millions of football fans worldwide. In 2014, the World Cup will be hosted by Brazil, the most successful country in the history of football that boasts some of the greatest players ever. Join us as we celebrate ten of the best players aiming to make their mark in Rio. From the breathtaking skills of Cristiano Ronaldo to the brilliance of Wayne Rooney, well guide you through the virtuosity and characteristics of each player with insightful and exclusive interviews with footballs experts and fantastic footage. Prepare for fever pitch and a competition that will mesmerise and exhilarate football fans around the world.

Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager (2014)

This new ITV documentary focuses on Ryan Giggs becoming the interim manager of Manchester United and his four games in charge of the biggest club in the world. The highs and lows of management, his playing career and his eventual retirement are all covered in this exclusive portrait of the most decorated player in English football history. It includes ground-breaking access to the club and unique insight into the methods and preparations of Giggs and his coaching staff during the last three weeks of this season’s Premier League. Produced by Fulwell 73, who made the acclaimed The Class of ‘92 film and the ITV documentary First Among Equals: The Laurie Cunningham Story, this programme features contributions from Giggs himself, along with Sir Alex Ferguson, Diego Maradona, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Phil Neville, Gary Neville, David Beckham, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher.

FIFA World Cup 1970 (2014)

An in-depth documentary looking back on the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, which saw Brazil legend Pele make his final appearance on the world stage. The 1970 tournament was the first to be broadcast in colour around the world. Carlos Alberto led a Brazilian side, often regarded as the greatest ever World Cup team, to their third global title - a feat that gave them permanent ownership of the Jules Rimet trophy.

World Cup's Best Ever Goals, Ever! (2014)

A comic guide to the greatest goals in World Cup history, presented by premiership footballer Jason Bent (played by comedian Simon Brodkin).

David Beckham: Into the Unknown (2014)

After 22 years playing for the world's greatest football teams, David Beckham has retired. For the first time in his adult life he has freedom to do whatever he wants and to mark the occasion he's going on an adventure. He's chosen Brazil, and he's taking three of his closest friends to join him on this once in a lifetime experience. Starting with beach footvolley in Rio, the friends travel deep into the Amazon, ending up with the remote Yanonami tribe, with David desperately trying to explain the beautiful game.

Boxing Gym (2010)

Explores the world of a boxing gym in Austin, Texas, dwelling on the discipline of training as people from all walks of life aspire to reach their personal best.

Lineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game (2014)

As the nation prepares for the start of the 2014 World Cup, England football legend Gary Lineker presents this very special documentary on the world's fascination with Brazil and the beautiful game. Gary meets Brazilian legends Ronaldo, Leonardo and Pele; and Michael Palin explores the reasons behind the football world's love affair with the country. The programme features rarely-seen archive footage, great moments in World Cup history as well as contributions from Rio Ferdinand, John Barnes and Michael Owen.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

* The Great Summits (2010)

The Great Summits introduces ten of the world' s most famed mountains such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn in the European Alps and Mt. McKinley in Alaska. Guided by expert climbers, viewers can experience what it feels like to climb these mountains. Feel the same fear and excitement through the lens of a Steadicam.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

* 3 Champions (2011)

The Era of Champions is an intimate 80 minute look at the history of Brazilian pilots for the 70's to the 90's, in this magic period during which Brazil dominated Formula 1 racing, from the colorful point of view of its protagonists, specially Fittipaldi, Piquet and Senna, but without forgetting the pilots that failed to reach the career's climax and those many obscure helpers to this very successful adventure.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

* Amazing Argentina (2012)

Matt Smith presents a fascinating profile of one of football's great national teams - Argentina. Often controversial but always entertaining, they have provided football with some of its greatest players. The team's biggest achievement was winning the World Cup in 1978. The programme also includes other notable moments, many of which involve the great Diego Maradona. His infamous 'hand of God' goal still rankles with England fans, but his genius was also displayed in that very same game in 1986 with a goal described by the then England manager the late Bobby Robson as a miracle. The team's current superstar is Lionel Messi, another tiny player, and the comparison with Diego has been inevitable. Once again the press have hailed an Argentinian as one of the greatest players of all time.

* Winter of Discontent (2013)

Circassians are protesting at the holding of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games 150 years after being expelled from their land. An excited Russia gears up to host the 2014 Winter Olympics but outside the country, its chosen site is stirring powerful memories and strong emotions. For most Russians, the town of Sochi represents one of the country's finest ski resorts in an area of outstanding natural beauty. But for exiled Circassians, the same land harbours a devastating secret. It was the place their ancestors endured terrible atrocities in the late 1800's in a series of military campaigns by tsarist forces. Campaigners believe one million Circassians were driven out and 1.5 million killed in what they want the world to recognise as a genocide that lasted 100 years, or by other calculations 200 years. What is known and documented is that within a generation, only 10 percent of the Circassian population remained on the land. Sochi was the last territory conquered by the Russian Empire through force of arms. After massacring a population already weakened by starvation and war, the land was occupied. Winter of Discontent examines a protest 150 years in the making as Circassians object to the holding of the 2014 Winter Olympic games in the city of Sochi.

* When Ali Came to Britain (2012)

Documentary marking the 70th birthday of legendary heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali by looking at his long relationship with Britain. The programme features contributions from some of the people Ali encountered during his many visits to the UK, including a teenager who sparred with him, a fan who became a close friend, and former opponents. The family of Henry Cooper talk about the British boxer's two fights with Ali, and trainer Angelo Dundee talks about the controversy over the famous tampered glove when Cooper floored Ali in their first fight. The film also includes some previously unseen archive and home video footage.

* Bear Grylls: Man vs Everest (2014)

While the lead-up to the "Everest Live Jump" saw the biggest loss of life in Mount Everest history, the Bear Grylls special on the mountain, "Man vs. Everest," makes it clear that this is neither the first evidence of death or insanity on the world's tallest mountain. Who does Bear Grylls profile in the special?

* Everest Avalanche Tragedy (2014)

On April 18, a deadly avalanche killed 13 and left three Sherpa missing on Mt. Everest, the single deadliest day in the mountain’s history. Discovery was at base camp preparing to film a live event with adventurist Joby Ogywn when disaster struck.

* Lenny Cooke (2013)

Professional sports is known as a true meritocracy, a field in which the cream really does rise to the top, as there's simply too much money at stake to operate in any other fashion. In uncommon instances, however, inefficiencies can occur and gifted players may fall through the cracks. Such is the story of Lenny Cooke. In 2001, Cooke was the number-one ranked high school basketball player in America, with future NBA greats LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony listed beneath him. Yet after declaring himself eligible for the 2002 NBA draft, Cooke, shockingly, ended up going undrafted, and became a journeyman playing in little-known leagues across the world. Today he lives in southern Virginia, a should-have-been-great who simply did not quite make it.