Movie: In Search of Greatness

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Pelé
Pelé

Self

Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky

Self

Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice

Self

Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Serena Williams
Serena Williams

Self (archive footage)

Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan

Self (archive footage)

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