Corriere dello Sport presents: Marcelo Salas

144(en)

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 WNBA season pivoted into a bubble site in Bradenton, Florida – where 144 players across 12 teams convened to face the rigors of an unrelenting schedule and finish their battle for a championship; all while just as dedicated to amplify social activism in response to the injustices that gripped that same summer. A documentary from ESPN Films.

Black Magic(en)

Examines Civil Rights-era America through the prism of basketball at historically black colleges and universities.

Aaron Hernandez and the Untold Murders of Bristol(en)

An exploration of the unique circumstances in Bristol, Connecticut, that fostered a community intertwined with violence, focusing on three former high school football teammates who later became murderers.

Sons of the Surf(en)

Surfing at Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. Most surfers are human, one is a dog. The educational documentary is part of the Bruce Scenic Novelties series.

Roger Federer - 20 ans de Grass(fr)

A look back at the great love story between Roger Federer and Wimbledon, eight times winner in London and who will be present for the 20th year in a row on English grass.

The Life & Times of Kobe Bryant(en)

"The Life & Times of Kobe Bryant" is an original, full-length documentary that takes the viewer on the ultimate journey through the legendary career of the NBA legend. A combination of multiple different unique Kobe stories, ranging from his time as a high school kid at Lower Merion, to his final moments in the NBA, this collection captures nearly every one of the Black Mamba's greatest moments.

Mum(pl)

'Mama' is a feature documentary about one of the most important figures of last two decades in Polish sport climbing – Kinga Ociepka-Grzegulska. After 20 years of living her passion, Kinga sets herself a new goal – to climb the route that no other woman has ever done before. The film was shot in and nearby Krakow (Poland) where Kinga grew up and lives since 31 years. It shows the most important places in the largest climbing community in Poland such as Mamutowa Cave where the historical route named “Sprawa Honoru” (“A Matter of Honour”) is situated. Kinga is the very first woman in the world to be a mother of two kids and maintain a world-class level in climbing.

A Cinderella Season: The Lady Vols Fight Back(en)

The University of Tennessee lady volunteer basketball team is followed during their 1996 season.

12th Warrior(es)

A documentary that tries to explain the reason for the passion of the Mexican football fandom.

Gold: You Can Do More Than You Think(de)

GOLD – YOU CAN DO MORE THAN YOU THINK is the emotional story about three outstanding top Athletes. Henry Wanyoike, a blind Marathon runner from Kenya, Kirsten Bruhn, paralyzed Swimmer from Germany and Kurt Fearnley, Australian Wheelchair racer.

Artisans de Toutes les Victoires(fr)

Nervous Laughter(en)

When winter swells collide with a chunk of reef off the north shore of Maui, massive waves up to 60 feet rise and crash to create the best big wave on earth. It’s called Peahi, or “Jaws,” and every year it attracts dozens of elite surfers from around the world to attempt the lethal wave. More and more, however, it’s the local crew that steals the show. An eclectic group childhood friends that followed each other into the Jaws lineup as teenagers, and through peer pressure and rivalries, pushed each other to unprecedented performances in the ensuing years. Then came the El Niño of 2016, which promised to serve up the largest swells in big-wave history. Follow the crew for an inside look at a season rife with nerves, injury, triumph and friendship.

Die Franz Klammer Story(de)

Portrait of the Austrian skier Franz Klammer.

Franz Klammer - The Ski "Kaiser" Will Be 70(de)

ORF chief director Michael Kögler met the legend again 30 years after his multi-award-winning documentary “Die Franz Klammer Story”. Never-before-broadcast material from the ORF archives provides deep insights into the career and life of the most successful downhill skier in alpine skiing history.

The Runners(en)

As we run, the layers of responsibility and identity we have gathered in our lives, the father, mother, lawyer, teacher, Manchester United-supporter labels, all fall away, leaving us with the raw human being underneath. With nothing but our own two legs moving us, we begin to get a vague, tingling sense of who, or what, we really are.

From Harlem with Love(en)

Tensions between the USSR and the United States were high in 1959, with the seemingly constant threat of nuclear war. Then some unlikely ambassadors stepped forward to clear all that away: the Harlem Globetrotters. From Harlem With Love is the story of how a group of barnstorming basketball players traveled to the heart of the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War and bridged a cultural gap many thought would stand forever.

Antwerp - The City Game(nl)

"De Pleintjes" is a documentary about Antwerp's street football culture. Rough areas such as Het Kiel, Borgerhout, Deurne and Stuivenberg are the backdrops to the social lives of thousands of youngsters. It's these areas where they grow up, learn about the world, and above all, dream of a better future.

Brazil 2002: The Real Story(pt)

A behind-the-scenes look at Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning soccer team, with unseen footage and interviews with the players.

Dreamcaster(en)

A blind sports enthusiast is granted the chance to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a live sports broadcaster with the help of new technology.

Heavy Horse Pull(en)

This short documentary offers a humorous look at horse-pulling contests in Ontario and the people who prepare for them. We travel from the farm to the contest, where excitement runs high and the quips do not lack in local colour. Which of these magnificent creatures will be able to pull the heaviest load and win the prize?