Drama, History
Based on the story of Jesse Owens, the athlete whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.
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On the Wandering Paths
Full Out
Sunset Park
Snowden
Rang Rasiya
Fabrizio De André: Principe libero
DONOVAN 17: THE WEEKEND WARS
Carnera: The Walking Mountain
Confucius
We Are Young. We Are Strong.
Stalin: Man of Steel
A Brokedown Melody
Sprout
One Day in September
Everybody's All-American
A Great Divide
Studs
Worth
Opus pro smrtihlava
Skating to New York
SIMILAR MOVIES
On the Wandering Paths
IMDB 6.3 | Mar , 2023
Pierre, a famous explorer and writer, travels regularly through the world. Someday, climbing a hotel frontage while drunk, he falls from high and into a deep coma. When he awakes, he has difficulties walking but, against everyone's advices, he decides to walk through France, following forgotten pathways...Full Out
IMDB 7.2 | Sep , 2015
Based on the true life story of California gymnast Ariana Berlin. As she zoned in on her Olympic goals, 14 year old Ariana Berlin's life took a sharp turn when she was involved in a debilitating car accident. Gaining her confidence and movement back through learning hip hop dance, she unexpectedly found herself called back to the gymnastics world thanks to world renowned UCLA Coach Valorie Kondos Field. With Val's help, Ariana was eventually able to secure a spot on the UCLA gymnastics team and win an NCAA championship, a lifelong goal that she had always dreamed of. This is a wonderfully inspiring story of persistence, confidence, and the heart and courage to make a somewhat impossible comeback in life.Sunset Park
IMDB 6.1 | Apr , 1996
A white teacher takes over a talented, but undisciplined Black high school basketball team and turns them into winners.Snowden
IMDB 7.1 | Sep , 2016
CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.Rang Rasiya
IMDB 6.1 | Nov , 2014
A look a the life of 19th century Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma.Fabrizio De André: Principe libero
IMDB 7.5 | Jan , 2018
A biopic on the personal and artistic life of Italian songwriter Fabrizio De André.DONOVAN 17: THE WEEKEND WARS
IMDB 10 | May , 2025
While The Brilliant Brick was lost exploring in space, clone replacements were made... However there are now many clones at the house doing their own thing, until a new Donovan arrives, Donovan 17. Confused by the current state of affairs, he is guided by Cool Donovan who seems to have it all figured out, but a familiar face isn't very on board with the way things are being run...Carnera: The Walking Mountain
IMDB 5.9 | May , 2008
The life of Primo Carnera a.k.a. "Ambling Alp", Italian professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion from June 1933 to June 1934, but also accused by some of having ties to the mob.Confucius
IMDB 5.9 | Feb , 2010
In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi. Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour, a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army. When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds, a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him, but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword.We Are Young. We Are Strong.
IMDB 6.8 | Oct , 2014
On 24th August 1992 in the eastern German city of Rostock, a rampaging mob, to the applause and cheering of more than 3,000 bystanders, besieged and set fire to a residential building containing, among others, more than 120 Vietnamese men, women, and children on what has since become known as "The Night of the Fire." The riots became a symbol of xenophobia in the just-reunited Germany. This film recounts the incident from the perspectives of three very different characters.Stalin: Man of Steel
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2003
Emmy Awards nominee for "Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Research: Multi-faceted portrait of the man who succeeded Lenin as the head of the Soviet Union. With a captivating blend of period documents, newly-released information, newsreel and archival footage and interviews with experts, the program examines his rise to power, deconstructs the cult of personality that helped him maintain an iron grip over his vast empire, and analyzes the policies he introduced, including the deadly expansion of the notorious gulags where he banished so many of his countrymen to certain death.A Brokedown Melody
IMDB 7 | Jan , 2004
A Brokedown Melody explores the times, travels and experiences of a tribe of surfers who search for the spark of life and look to pass it on to the younger generation. The film follows swell through South America, Polynesia and Jamaica documenting the surfing and times of Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson, Gerry Lopez, Rob Machado and the Malloys.Sprout
IMDB 10 | Jan , 2005
The modus operandi of the Sprout is to show the surfing culture how truly lucky we are to live in the lush life of the ocean experience, and emphasize all the diverse possibilities we have in accessing this fountain of youth. Riding eggs, fishes, traditional sytle longboards and the modern shorty. Every wave is a new possiblity. Shot entirely on 16mm film.One Day in September
IMDB 7.3 | Oct , 1999
The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation 'Wrath of God.' The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hostage. Besides footage taken at the time, we see interviews with the surviving terrorist, Jamal Al Gashey, and various officials detailing exactly how the police, lacking an anti-terrorist squad and turning down help from the Israelis, botched the operation.Everybody's All-American
IMDB 5.3 | Nov , 1988
Louisiana football star Gavin Grey had it all. He was an All-American champion who married his high-school sweetheart, homecoming queen Babs Rogers, and who was a hero to his hometown. Yet after a failed professional career, Gavin realizes that fame and success have passed him by and that he no longer is the hero everyone keeps reminding him he should still be. His dissatisfaction with his life leads to strains in his marriage, and Gavin begins to wonder who he is, if he's not a hero anymore.A Great Divide
IMDB 4.4 | Jun , 2023
The Lee family leave the Bay Area for a fresh start in the rural expanses of Wyoming, only to encounter hostility and xenophobia in their new community. How they confront these issues will break them - or make them stronger.Studs
IMDB 5 | Mar , 2006
The hot-tempered, unruly players of this pub league soccer team are in dire straits after having lost everything -- their drive, their skills and soon, their playing field. When mysterious Walter Keegan shows up offering to be their coach, captain Bubbles and the rest of his loopy, obnoxious teammates are so desperate to succeed, they agree to give him the job. Drilled into the ground with a fierce discipline they have never known, the team pushes beyond their aches and pains to gain not only redemption on the field, but more importantly, their self-respect.Worth
IMDB 6 | Aug , 2018
Ricky, a top contender in Muay Thai Kickboxing trains for the title belt, all the while dealing with new relationships, money problems, and family drama.Opus pro smrtihlava
IMDB 6 | Jan , 1984
Skating to New York
IMDB 6.1 | Nov , 2013
The coming-of-age journey of 5 teenage boys who leave their small, Canadian town behind and risk skating across Lake Ontario to New York on the coldest day of the year.