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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.
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 is another triumph for Asif Kapadia, offering something richer than the standard sports documentary.
At its heart, The Russian Five is a sports story, but you don’t have to be a hockey fan to appreciate its impact.
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.
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.
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.
Australian soccer comedy Back of the Net recalls other underdog sports films of the past, but without an ounce of creative inflection.
Donnybrook ends with a final battle for the ages. It’s just a shame that the road leading there is a miserable slog.
We were able to speak with Gilles Lellouche, director of the sports comedy about synchronized swimming called Sink or Swim.
Fighting With My Family is a lovely little British gem and while it’s not perfect, Merchant shows admirable potential as a director.
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.
While Creed II does not reach the fantastic heights of Creed, it still puts up plenty of fight to prove itself worthy.
Transformer tells a touching story of the human spirit so moving, it’ll feel like a weight off your own shoulders while watching.