1. Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige
The story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige, the legendary pitcher, from his barnstorming days in the 1920s, hoping to break into organized "negro" baseball, to his emergence at age 43 in the major leagues with the Cleveland Indians the year after Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
2. The Art of the Game
Filmmaker Matthew Bate explores the making of Trent Parker and Narelle Autio's 'Summation of Force', a moving image work that studies bodies in motion and the world of professional sport.
3. Breaking Through: The Rise of African Cycling
Biniam Girmay’s recent successes have shown that African cycling is on the up, ready at last to follow athletics and football into the big time. But why has it taken so long, and what’s needed to take it all the way? Set against the beauty and battles of the Tour du Rwanda, we explore the past, present and future of riders from Eritrea, South Africa, Rwanda and more, meeting Girmay and the rising stars hot on his heels, as well as the people passionate about giving these riders the opportunities they deserve. This is the story of the next great continent in cycling - Africa.
It has an average vote of 5 on TMDB.
4. The Feat (Bragden)
A table tennis documentary about the work the Swedish national team did in the 70's and 80's leading trying to find a way to break the seemingly impenetrable Chinese Wall.
5. Freedom Fields (حقول الحرية)
In post-revolution Libya, a group of women are brought together by one dream: to play football for their nation. But as the country descends into civil war and the utopian hopes of the “Arab Spring” begin to fade, can they realise their dream? And is there even a country left to play for? Freedom Fields is a film about hope and sacrifice in a land where dreams seem a luxury. Through the eyes of these accidental activists we see the reality of a country in transition, where the personal stories of love, struggle and aspirations collide with History.
It has an average vote of 7.5 on TMDB.
6. Lasse Virén - Jälkikaikuja (Lasse Virén - Jälkikaikuja)
(Lasse Virén - Jälkikaikuja)
It has an average vote of 4 on TMDB.
7. :03 from Gold
The 1972 Olympic men's basketball final, in which Team USA was accorded their first ever loss since the sport was adopted in competition, was one of the most controversial events in history the history of the Games.
8. The Beaning
An experimental documentary exploring a sinister theory surrounding the death of Cleveland baseball player Ray Chapman in 1920 and the subsequent rise of the Yankee dynasty.
It has an average vote of 7.2 on TMDB.
9. Tapavica (Tapavica)
A story about the first Serbian Olympian who won bronze medal at the first Olympic games in 1896, also a world class architect.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
10. Monte Hanson & Tony Gallo
Two scantily clad men pose, wrestle, and jokingly try to out-flex one another in what amounts to a beauty contest of its own.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
11. Stand
Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overcame tremendous adversity to reach the NBA and found his true calling when he converted to Islam. His decision not to stand for the national anthem, however, turned him from prodigy to pariah. Told candidly by Abdul-Rauf himself more than 20 years later it’s the remarkable story of one man who kept the faith and paved the way for a social justice movement.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
12. Pizza Bethlehem (Pizza Bethlehem)
Documentary about the ethnically diverse young girls of a female soccer team in the Bethlehem quarter of Bern, Switzerland's capital city.
13. Churandy: De Eindsprint (Churandy: De Eindsprint)
(Churandy: De Eindsprint)
14. Destination Paris
In this new documentary, award-winning soccer journalist and CBS Sports analyst Guillem Balagué brings audiences into the action and biggest stories of the unforgettable 2021-22 UEFA Champions League. On the pitch this season, Barcelona began life without Lionel Messi. Balagué also delves into the responses within football to Russia's full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine and sanctions at Chelsea, carefully bringing the audience into these turbulent stories with exclusive interviews.
15. Keeping North South
It is arguably the most defining moment in the North Melbourne Football Club's 150-year history; the bold rejection of the AFL's Gold Coast relocation plan in 2007. Now, the never-before-told-story can be revealed a decade on. The most influential figures during the fight to 'Keep North South' have finally broken their silence.
16. Leopoldo Jacinto. Vida de campeón (Leopoldo Jacinto. Vida de campeón)
Documentary about the life story of one of Argentina's sports idols. One of the forty-three soccer players who won a World Cup, a fight. Filmed in Mendoza, Santa Fé, Rosario and Buenos Aires.
It has an average vote of 9 on TMDB.
17. The Power of Darts
This documentary sheds light on the background of the famous, infamous Darts Split. Many dart players like Phil Taylor, Rod Harrington, Raymond van Barneveld, Michael van Gerwen or James Wade but also the main responsible people like Olly Croft, Tommy Cox and Barry Hearn have their say.
18. Do I Not Like That - The Final Chapter
A real 'video nasty' in which England football manager Graham Taylor buckles under the pressure of securing the national team a place in the World Cup Finals. First shown on Channel 4, the camera crew were given unparallelled access to the England camp, climaxing with the emotionally exhausting spectacle of Taylor's touchline breakdown as England lose to Holland in a vital qualifying game. The video includes previously unseen footage.
19. No Jardim
In a sunny open air setting with a background of high, deep foliage trees, and a white-walled storeyed house, an acrobat with light shirt and trousers and white plimsolls is doing acrobats in a trapeze in the center of the area. Behind it, a pair of men in similar dress seem to be carrying barbells from one place to the other, rather then exercising with them.
It has an average vote of 4.5 on TMDB.
20. Boots On The Ground (Boots On The Ground)
Ukrainians are unbreakable. They have an incredible spirit and unquenchable perseverance. We especially see their qualities during sports competitions, which unite all Ukrainians and help them endure these challenging times emotionally. Ukrainians continue to play football during the war. They continue to demonstrate their skills, inspiration and courage on football fields. Their achievements are proof that the Ukrainian spirit cannot be broken. This is the story of Artem and all Ukrainians fighting for their freedom and honour.
