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  • Ali

  • Michael Mann , 2001

A biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali, focusing on his triumphs and controversies between 1964 and 1974.

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A biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali, focusing on his triumphs and controversies between 1964 and 1974.

The story of the 1980 tennis rivalry between the placid Björn Borg and the volatile John McEnroe.

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The story of the 1980 tennis rivalry between the placid Björn Borg and the volatile John McEnroe.

Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, compete in the 1924 Olympics.

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Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, compete in the 1924 Olympics.

Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned heavyweight champion Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago.

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Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned heavyweight champion Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago.

U.S. Olympic wrestling champions and brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz join 'Team Foxcatcher' led by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont as they train for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul - but John's self-destructive behavior threatens to consume them all.

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U.S. Olympic wrestling champions and brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz join 'Team Foxcatcher' led by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont as they train for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul - but John's self-destructive behavior threatens to consume them all.

Diana, without her father knowing it, trains as a boxer and achieves impressive success, blazing new trails for female boxers.

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Diana, without her father knowing it, trains as a boxer and achieves impressive success, blazing new trails for female boxers.

In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.

In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.

Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.

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Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.

Boxer Matty Burton suffers a serious head injury during a fight. This is the story about the impact on his marriage, his life, and his family.

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Boxer Matty Burton suffers a serious head injury during a fight. This is the story about the impact on his marriage, his life, and his family.

A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard.

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A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard.

Jim White moves his family after losing his last job as a football coach, and at his new school he turns seven disappointing students into one of the best cross-country teams in the region.

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Jim White moves his family after losing his last job as a football coach, and at his new school he turns seven disappointing students into one of the best cross-country teams in the region.

A hardened trainer/manager works with a determined woman in her attempt to establish herself as a boxer.

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A hardened trainer/manager works with a determined woman in her attempt to establish herself as a boxer.

Set during the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers and his own struggles as he challenges the Soviet Empire

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Set during the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers and his own struggles as he challenges the Soviet Empire

Pele's meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo to leading Brazil to its first World Cup victory at the age of 17 is chronicled in this biographical drama.

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Pele's meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo to leading Brazil to its first World Cup victory at the age of 17 is chronicled in this biographical drama.

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

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The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.

Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.

Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch.

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Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch.

A champion boxer fights to get his daughter back from child protective services as well as revive his professional career, after a fatal incident sends him on a rampant path of destruction.

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A champion boxer fights to get his daughter back from child protective services as well as revive his professional career, after a fatal incident sends him on a rampant path of destruction.

"The Australian Dream" is a theatrical feature documentary that uses the remarkable and inspirational story of AFL legend Adam Goodes as the prism through which to tell a deeper, more powerful story about race, identity, and belonging.

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"The Australian Dream" is a theatrical feature documentary that uses the remarkable and inspirational story of AFL legend Adam Goodes as the prism through which to tell a deeper, more powerful story about race, identity, and belonging.

The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

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The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings.

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A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings.

A look at Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of Leeds United.

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A look at Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of Leeds United.

A look at the early years of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s.

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A look at the early years of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s.

Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, manages to gain entry to the 1976 British Open Golf Championship qualification round despite being a complete novice.

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Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, manages to gain entry to the 1976 British Open Golf Championship qualification round despite being a complete novice.

A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle.

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A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle.

In Northern England in the early 1960s, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver...

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In Northern England in the early 1960s, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver...

The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world, the ultimate challenge for rider and machine. It has always called for a commitment far beyond any other racing event, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice in their quest for victory. A story about freedom of choice, the strength of human spirit and the will to win.

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The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world, the ultimate challenge for rider and machine. It has always called for a commitment far beyond any other racing event, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice in their quest for victory. A story about freedom of choice, the strength of human spirit and the will to win.

After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.

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After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.

A documentary on an underdog football team who look to reverse their fortunes with coach Bill Courtney.

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A documentary on an underdog football team who look to reverse their fortunes with coach Bill Courtney.

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

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The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.