Movies Similar to that (2007)
Bye Bye Barry
Documentary
At the height of his NFL career, legendary player Barry Sanders abruptly disappeared, leaving the sports world puzzled for decades. He vanished after inexplicably flying to London, just as he was poised…
Premières danses
The 2013-2014 season follows the U19 team of the Auch rugby club as they compete in the French Crabos championship. The film chronicles the experiences of teenagers Antoine Dupont and Anthony Jelonch,…
Flow State
Warren Miller's Flow State is a place of intense focus and connection with nature where speed distorts time. Found in crisp winter air and sunlight on snowflakes, the Flow State leaves riders…
Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte
This documentary from the National Film Board of Canada follows Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte as he revisits the people and places that shaped his life, offering an intimate look at…
A Brokedown Melody
*A Brokedown Melody* follows a group of surfers as they journey through South America, Polynesia, and Jamaica in search of life's essence to share with the next generation. The film documents the…
ULU32 - 32 Years Surfing Indonesia
This film, by veteran surfer Steve Cooney, is a tribute to the surfers of Bali and Indonesia, showcasing the remarkable waves found there over the last 32 years. It features footage captured…
Michigan vs. Ohio State: The Rivalry
This historic rivalry began in 1897 and goes far beyond just competing for the Big Ten championship. Every year, the tradition and contrasting cultures of these two schools come together in a…
Lines
This documentary follows a group of snowboarders over six weeks in Alaska's Chugach Mountains, revealing the demanding reality of riding these challenging slopes: the patience, the pressure, the risks – the full…
The Smashing Machine
This film chronicles the life of Mark Kerr from 1999 to 2001, a highly skilled and emotionally exposed athlete widely regarded as the top ultimate fighter globally. A former Olympic wrestler, Kerr…
Dosage V
Big UP's Dosage Series presents a comprehensive look at the current peak of climbing. Volume V showcases leading climbers from around the world, including Chris Sharma, Dave Graham, Beth Rodden, Tommy Caldwell,…
Tapavica
This is the story of Serbia's first Olympian, who earned a bronze medal at the inaugural Olympic Games in 1896. He was also a highly respected architect.
The Wind Gods
This documentary film chronicles Larry Ellison's decade-long pursuit to return the America's Cup, the world's oldest international sporting trophy, to American shores.
Qualified
The Indianapolis 500 is the pinnacle of racing. In May 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the race, earning a place among the 33 drivers. The following year,…
Mermaid
This documentary follows Vianney Trejo, a young woman navigating daily life with a disability. It chronicles her everyday routine and her dedication to swimming, a passion where she's consistently excelled and is…
Playing Unfair
This film examines how sports media reinforces traditional gender roles through its continued portrayal of heterosexuality and prejudice against LGBTQ+ individuals. It advocates for fresh media representations that accurately showcase the power…
Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston
Liston defied all expectations to become the world heavyweight champion in 1962 with a knockout victory over Floyd Patterson. He passed away eight years later, but his friends later raised questions about…
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
This documentary explores the history of Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois. It follows the development of football at the university, from initial ideas for a stadium through World War I…
The Devil's Toy
"The Devil's Toy," dedicated to those harmed by intolerance, presents itself as a public service documentary detailing skateboarding's emergence in Montreal. Presented as anti-skateboarding propaganda, the film contrasts official disapproval with the…
Belarmino
The film follows Belarmino Fragoso, a seasoned boxer in Lisbon whose career is winding down. Through a mix of factual accounts and dramatized scenes, the story explores the darker aspects of the…