“McConkey,” a 90-minute documentary to be released in 2013, is a heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, more
“McConkey,” a 90-minute documentary to be released in 2013, is a heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, and the path he paved to conquer his dreams. Shane McConkey is revered as the pioneer of freeskiing and ski base jumping, and through his talent and unique outlook on life, he inspired countless lives. In a new film from Red Bull Media House in association with Matchstick Productions, “McConkey” celebrates the life of one of the world’s ultimate innovators close
Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and more
Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer. close
She was arguably the greatest women's basketball player. She won three national trophies; she played in the ’76 Olympics; she was drafted to the NBA. But have you ever heard of Lucy Harris?
She was arguably the greatest women's basketball player. She won three national trophies; she played in the ’76 Olympics; she was drafted to the NBA. But have you ever heard of Lucy Harris? close
This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive more
This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is. close
The Crash Reel tells the story of a sport and the risks that athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of their profession. This is Kevin Pearce’s story, more
The Crash Reel tells the story of a sport and the risks that athletes face in reaching the pinnacle of their profession. This is Kevin Pearce’s story, a celebrated snowboarder who sustained a brain injury in a trick gone wrong and who now aims, against all the odds, to get back on the snow. close
The story of the unprecedented sports shutdown in March of 2020 and the remarkable turn of events that followed. This sports documentary is a chronicle more
The story of the unprecedented sports shutdown in March of 2020 and the remarkable turn of events that followed. This sports documentary is a chronicle of the abrupt stoppage, athletes’ prominent role in the cultural reckoning on racial injustices that escalated during the pandemic, and the complex return to competition in the summer and fall. close
The place of the football king has been firmly occupied for decades by one truly great man. Pele . Brazilian Edson Arantes do Nacimento has no doubt written more
The place of the football king has been firmly occupied for decades by one truly great man. Pele . Brazilian Edson Arantes do Nacimento has no doubt written his name in gold letters in the history of world football, and the film Isto É Pelé addresses the most memorable pages of his biography.
Using numerous archival materials, the filmmakers follow in the footsteps of the athlete from the beginning of his career to the most important conquests. During the seventeen years of his sports activity, he managed to become a three-time world champion and conquer many other peaks, today confidently occupying first places in all ratings of the best footballers of the planet. close
The path of biathlete from Russia Anton Shipulin to the gold medal at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi began with simple steps: "I decided to win the championship more
The path of biathlete from Russia Anton Shipulin to the gold medal at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi began with simple steps: "I decided to win the championship of the district - won! I decided to win the city championship – I won! It is very difficult for many people to always follow this logic. But Anton was waiting for a test that he could not overcome, at the Olympics itself: I broke ahead, stand up for position, first shot, second, third, all – on target. The fourth shot is ahead. How can you be true to your dream, overcome any difficulties and defeats for its sake, when everything is decided by some moments? How do you hold on and not give up? This is the story of the hero and his family.
A documentary that follows Will Ferrell as he takes the field in five Major League Baseball training games, playing all nine positions for ten different teams in a single day.
A documentary that follows Will Ferrell as he takes the field in five Major League Baseball training games, playing all nine positions for ten different teams in a single day. close
George Lucas's senior project at the University of Southern California in 1966. It was named for the lap time of the Lotus 23 race car that was the subject more
George Lucas's senior project at the University of Southern California in 1966. It was named for the lap time of the Lotus 23 race car that was the subject of the film. It is a nonstory visual tone poem depicting the imagery of a car going at full speed, and featuring the car's engine as the primary sound element. Shot on 16mm color film with a 14 man student crew, it was filmed at Willow Springs Raceway, north of Los Angeles, CA. The Lotus 23 was driven by Pete Brock. close
Famous actors, writers, football players remember their youth through the universal stratum - football. Interviews are interspersed with the chronicles of those years.
Famous actors, writers, football players remember their youth through the universal stratum - football. Interviews are interspersed with the chronicles of those years. close
This legendary fight was filmed on March 17, 1897, using 63mm film that produced an aspect ratio of about 1.75:1. Using three adjacent cameras, Enoch more
This legendary fight was filmed on March 17, 1897, using 63mm film that produced an aspect ratio of about 1.75:1. Using three adjacent cameras, Enoch Rector recorded the entire fight, simultaneously creating the world's first known feature film, as the resulting footage lasted over 90 minutes in length. About a quarter of the film survives today. close
A deceptively simple set-up: the director and his father watch a 1988 football match which the father refereed, their commentary accompanying the original more
A deceptively simple set-up: the director and his father watch a 1988 football match which the father refereed, their commentary accompanying the original television images in real time. A Bucharest derby between the country’s leading teams, Dinamo and Steaua, taking place in heavy snow, one year before the revolution that toppled Ceaușescu. close
Even a person who is superficially familiar with football, when he hears the word Chelsea, immediately connects him with this sport. Chelsea Club, one more
Even a person who is superficially familiar with football, when he hears the word Chelsea, immediately connects him with this sport. Chelsea Club, one of the most famous in the world, is the founder of the English Premier League football, four times won its Cup, six times – the FA Cup and twice – the European Super Cup UEFA. It is hard not to remember with the players and fans of the club the time of 2004-2007, when Jose Murinho came to the team - a time of fantastic achievements.
The documentary Chelsea: The Road to Success, which owes its appearance to director and producer Bob Potter, is a rare opportunity to get acquainted with the famous club from the inside - through the eyes of athletes, coaches and connoisseurs. close
It’s The Italian Job so obviously, I head to Kent in England for the race of a lifetime. But first I have to get ready. So, it’s the Fiorano test track more
It’s The Italian Job so obviously, I head to Kent in England for the race of a lifetime. But first I have to get ready. So, it’s the Fiorano test track in Italy where I spend a while not getting ready at all. I try the gym but it’s all rubbish so instead, I decide to compare Ferrari’s 458 Italia and the limited edition 599 GTO. On paper, that doesn’t seem fair. But in reality…. close