Based on the incredibly inspiring true story, two sisters who swim competitively leave flee their war-torn country in order to train for the Olympics. Sara and Yusra Mardini’s journey as refugees is haunting and courageous. They swam alongside their boat from Syria to Greece. I haven't watched a movie that moved me in a while … Continue reading The Swimmers
Tag: Sports
The Redeem Team
Call me a romantic but I love a good comeback USA sports story. 2008 was the US’s year to prove to the world that we have what it takes to get a gold medal at the Olympics. Showing the journey from the ‘00 games, you watch how the national team was formed, why it was … Continue reading The Redeem Team
Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist
Number of episodes: 2 Manti Te’o is known as a fantastic football player, Heisman contender, and overall great person. During his senior year at Notre Dame, he shared that his grandmother and girlfriend died on the same day, and subsequently dedicated his season to them. A heartbreaking story that tugged on the whole country’s heartstrings. … Continue reading Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist
Rise
Based on the true story of the Antetokounmpo brothers Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas, you watch how their parents sacrificed and hid from immigration officials for years in order to give them and their other brothers the best life. The three Nigerian-Greek brothers emigrated from Nigeria to Greece and rose to fame in the NBA. You’ll … Continue reading Rise
Hustle
Since Uncut Gems Adam Sandler has been working on his next hit, it’s here. Hustle, is a movie about a basketball agent trying to find the next power player and a young player that wants to make it. Before you ask, this isn’t a true story. You see how much hard work and drive go … Continue reading Hustle
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Warning: show depicts drug use in some episodes Number of episodes: 10 1980, the year the underdogs of the NBA won it all. From Jerry Buss buying the team to the final game in Philly, this limited series shows just how they pulled it off. Full of behind-the-scenes drama (some dramatized) you learn just what … Continue reading Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off
If you had an N64 you had games in which you could emulate the amazing Tony Hawk. But how did he get started? This documentary has Tony sharing how he got his start with the Bones Brigade, what it took for him to be as successful as he was and how he’s still skating. Very … Continue reading Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off
Home Team
Adam Sandler Productions strike again! Kevin James gets in trouble with the NFL and starts coaching his son’s football team. Based on the true story of Sean Payton’s 2012 season-long suspension from the New Orlean Saints. The pouty werewolf from Twilight Taylor Lautner plays the assistant coach and Rob Snyder the new husband of Payton’s … Continue reading Home Team
Bruised
Alright so imagine Million Dollar Baby survived, was washed up, and forced to be a mother. There’s Bruised. Halle Berry (who is 55?!) embodies her inner Rocky in order to make a comeback into the UFC ring after walking away. In the midst of trying to mentally regain her confidence, her son is unexpectedly put … Continue reading Bruised
King Richard
I don’t care if you think you’re too cool for Will Smith, he will move you during the two and a half hours all while wearing tracksuits. Smith plays Richard Williams, the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. You get a behind the scenes look at the hard work and grit that it … Continue reading King Richard
Untold
This is a multi-episode expose to different events/people of the sporting world and its past. Needless to say, it was phenomenal. The episodes include Caitlin Jenner's decathlon, Christy Martin's boxing career, and the infamous squabble between the Pacers and Pistons in 2004. All episodes are well done and include all of the key players in … Continue reading Untold