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BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE: Powerful Documentary Doesn’t Dig Deep Enough
BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE: Powerful Documentary Doesn’t Dig Deep Enough

Surfer Bethany Hamilton’s story is for the ages and Aaron Lieber dives deep into Hamilton’s past and present, exploring the immediate aftermath of the accident as well as her role as a wife and a mother.

30 FOR 30: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE HUNGRY: You'll Want to Throw Up and That's Bad
30 FOR 30: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE HUNGRY: You’ll Want To Throw Up & That’s Bad

The Good, The Bad, The Hungry looks deep into the world of professional earring and how hot dog eating feels like the height of campy fun.

DIEGO MARADONA: Asif Kapadia Scores Again
DIEGO MARADONA: Asif Kapadia Scores Again

Diego Maradona is another triumph for Asif Kapadia, offering something richer than the standard sports documentary.

THE RUSSIAN FIVE: A Worthy Addition To The Pantheon Of Great Sports Stories
THE RUSSIAN FIVE: A Worthy Addition To The Pantheon Of Great Sports Stories

At its heart, The Russian Five is a sports story, but you don’t have to be a hockey fan to appreciate its impact.

On Women In Soccer & Sport As Social Change: Interview With The Team Behind COACH
On Women In Soccer & Sport As Social Change: Interview With The Team Behind COACH

Lee Jutton sat down with the team behind soccer documentary Coach about how sport can help facilitate social change.

LONG TIME COMING: A 1955 BASEBALL STORY: Optimism Over Racism Out on The Baseball Diamond
LONG TIME COMING: A 1955 BASEBALL STORY: Optimism Over Racism Out On The Baseball Diamond

Long Time Coming is a deep heartfelt documentary displaying a world where MLB baseball was meant to reflect our society, yet proved a curious paradox.

THE GRIZZLIES: An Underdog Sports Film That Tackles Indigenous Youth Issues
THE GRIZZLIES: An Underdog Sports Film That Tackles Indigenous Youth Issues

A film that is laced with pride and hope without the frilly details of any other sports film, The Grizzlies is all about grit, raw and tender moments of belonging and the strength to continue on.

Tribeca Film Festival 2019: AT THE HEART OF GOLD: INSIDE THE USA GYMNASTICS SCANDAL

As with the girls at the center of this story, At the Heart of Gold is a documentary that people need to see, and to understand.

BACK OF THE NET: Bargain Bend it like Beckham
BACK OF THE NET: Bargain Bend It Like Beckham

Australian soccer comedy Back of the Net recalls other underdog sports films of the past, but without an ounce of creative inflection.

DONNYBROOK – A Slow and Punishing Bout of Misery Porn
DONNYBROOK: A Slow & Punishing Bout Of Misery Porn

Donnybrook ends with a final battle for the ages. It’s just a shame that the road leading there is a miserable slog.

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2019: Interview With SINK OR SWIM Director Gilles Lellouche
Alliance Française French Film Festival 2019: Interview With SINK OR SWIM Director Gilles Lellouche

We were able to speak with Gilles Lellouche, director of the sports comedy about synchronized swimming called Sink or Swim.

FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY: Swings Hard But Not A Total Knockout
FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY: Swings Hard But Not A Total Knockout

Fighting With My Family is a lovely little British gem and while it’s not perfect, Merchant shows admirable potential as a director.

HIGH FLYING BIRD: The Financial Side Of The NBA Has Never Been This Fun

The most surprising thing about High Flying Bird is how it takes a niche and seemingly uninteresting topic and finds a message of social importance within.

CREED II: ROCKY IV Played Straight

While Creed II does not reach the fantastic heights of Creed, it still puts up plenty of fight to prove itself worthy.

TRANSFORMER: A Transformative Transition
TRANSFORMER: A Transformative Transition

Transformer tells a touching story of the human spirit so moving, it’ll feel like a weight off your own shoulders while watching.