The story of Jack Johnson, the first African American Heavyweight boxing champion.
The story of two of the most polarizing wrestlers in the history of the sport, Tom and Terry Brands. See how these small-town Iowa twins grew up to become international wrestling stars, Olympic champions and distinguished coaches. Hear from legends in the sport like Dan Gable, John Smith and more about the impact of the Brands brothers on and off the mat.
The black power salute by Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico Olympics was an iconic moment in the US civil rights struggle. Far less known is the part in that episode in history played by Peter Norman, the white Australian on the podium who had run second — and the price paid afterward by all three athletes.
This documentary sheds light on the background of the famous, infamous Darts Split. Many dart players like Phil Taylor, Rod Harrington, Raymond van Barneveld, Michael van Gerwen or James Wade but also the main responsible people like Olly Croft, Tommy Cox and Barry Hearn have their say.
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Following his infamous championship as part of a marketing stunt for the film Ready to Rumble, David Arquette is widely known as the most hated man in pro-wrestling worldwide. Nearly 20 years after he "won" the initial title, through ups and downs in his career, with his family, and with his struggles with addiction, David Arquette seeks redemption by returning to the ring...for real this time.
These women are the unsung heroes of the sport. They keep the show on the road and their men at the oche! They always give 180%, without them the players would be lost and darts would be... just another game.
Sean Kelly is the fourth most successful cyclist of all time with 22 classic wins to his credit. Only Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx and Bernard Hinault have more victories in classic events and major tours. As the famed King of the Classics, Kelly was fearless, fast and very hard. "The man for all seasons", he raced and trained for twelve months of the year with awesome dedication - if ever there was a "Cycling King", it was Sean Kelly.
For two years the filmmakers followed Royal Antwerp FC closely, recording how the 'Great Old' fought its way back to the highest soccer league after more than 12 years. A film about hope and disillusionment, sadness and euphoria of a soccer club with a loyal and fanatical legion of supporters.
This is the face of someone the world assumes was stripped of her potential at the age of 18. But tragedy is not Mallory Weggemann's reality. Suddenly paralyzed from the waist down, she was turned loose to become a Paralympic Champion and activist. As Mallory's story unfolds, we come to understand that it was because of, not in spite of, that moment that she discovered who she really is.
Pop Warner shows 1890s football equipment and explains to his modern 1931 team how the game was played.
Making snowboard films is a lot like life. It’s always exciting, filled with plenty of surprises, and with enough hard work, you’re granted some really amazing moments. But most of all, they’re a real pain in the ass. I should know, I’ve made fifteen of ‘em, in addition to commercials, music videos, major movies—you name it. But snowboard movies are the worst. Anyone who has ever worked on a half-assed snowboard movie knows just how much work it is, from dealing with riders who won’t get off the couch to crappy weather and snow conditions that plague film crews all year. Then there’s the snowmobiling—man, don’t get me started on snowmobiles. There’s nothing worse than getting stuck on a snowmobile. It suuuucks!
The biggest names in snowboarding, together in one movie. Starring Lauri Heiskari, Bjorn Leines, Andreas Wiig, Chris Dufficy, Joni Malmi, Eddie Wall, Devun Walsh, Chad Otterstrom, Peter Line, Kevin Jones, The Youngbloods, and the rest of the Forum, Jeenyus, Foursquare, Special Blend, and C1 Denim Teams.
Red Bull Media House, in association with MSP Films, presents Days Of My Youth, a new action-packed film that examines every skier's lifelong affinity for the sport and proves that skiing can keep you feeling young for a lifetime.
PURE is the second "Shades of Winter" movie of Austrian free skier and filmmaker Sandra Lahnsteiner. Sharing her platform with some of the best female athletes from all over the world you can again expect high performance skiing at its best. Together with directore Mario Feil and DOP Mathias Bergmann the young crew stepped it up in every single aspect of movie making. PURE will leave its footprints and get you pumped to get out and live your own adventure.
This Pete Smith Sports Champion short visits Southern California where it quickly moves from orange orchards to the mountain snow playground at Big Pines L.A. County Camp for some winter sports including sledding, skating, and ski jumping.
Movement can give the illusion of progress. And they say that all the world is illusion. So what is the difference between exploring and being lost? In a winter that brought an exceptional amount of challenges to riders all over the world, Absinthe's newest snowboard film reminds us how much our reality is affected by what we make of it. Whether you are lost ... or exactly where you want to be ... all depends on how you look at it. NOW/HERE
TGR’s latest film takes a glimpse into the future of riding. The disciplines of big mountain and jib fuse together to begin the next major phase in the progression of riding. See the visionaries of the revolution step up and change the game. Jeremy Jones, Micah Black, and Kent Kreitler add freestyle to their big mountain repertoire. Unknowns Sage Cattabriga and Marc Andre’ Belliveau incorporate big mountain to their freestyle game. Jeremy Nobis recovers from injury and tames Alaska. Legend Scott Schmidt examines the state of the sport as he shows us around Island Lake Lodge. Wonder kid Travis Rice shows us why the freestyle snowboard world has all its eyes on him. Filmed on Location in Slovakia, Alaska, Bella Coola, Andorra, Island Lake, Jackson Hole, Tahoe, Utah, Mammoth, and Mt Hood.
See the stars shine in MSP’s Ski Movie. See Seth Morrison, Shane McConkey, Vincent Dorion, Jonny Moseley, along with Brad Holmes. Plus, all the biggest names in skiing throwing down in Whistler, Chamonix and Mt. Baker, WA. Includes unbelievably stupid, sick snowmobiling footage and liver-splitting humor. Ski Movie is full of the most insane snow action ever filmed, so watch what the winter of 2000 produced.
Everybody has a hit list, lines we hope to ski, places we want to go, and tricks we want to stomp. “The Hit List” explores the goals of the world’s best skiers in their quest to have fun, live the ultimate winter, and travel across the globe skiing.