Rent Story of the Olympics (2012)
11h 28min
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A collection of documentaries that explore the history and spirit of the Olympic Games.
Greatest Moments of the Olympic Games
Greatest Moments features a collection of 2-minute vignettes of the greatest and most inspiring moments that capture the true spirit of the Olympic Games from Athens 1896 to Vancouver 2010. Drawing on some of the most memorable sporting achievements in the history of the Games, 'Greatest Moments' delves into the human element of the competition to examine personal stories of endeavour and triumph by some of the world's most accomplished athletes.
- Supreme Achievements
- Crossing the Line
- Closeness of Victory- Breaking the Record
- Personal Achievement
- Young Achievers
- Great Comebacks
- Great Teams
Golden Moments of the Olympic Games
Golden Moments features a collection of 2-minute vignettes of the greatest and most inspiring moments that capture the true spirit of the Olympic Games from Athens 1896 to Vancouver 2010. Drawing on some of the most memorable sporting achievements in the history of the Games, 'Golden Moments' delves into the human element of the competition to examine personal stories of endeavour and triumph by some of the world's most accomplished athletes.
- Special Moments of Sydney 2000
- Special Moments of Athens 2004
- Beijing 2008 Golden Moments (Part 1)
- Beijing 2008 Golden Moments (Part 2)
- The Medal Ceremony
- Rivalry
- Emotional Celebrations
- National Pride
The Olympic Spirit
'The Olympic Spirit' explores the historical context of the Games, taking a look back at the original competition and discussing how it has changed and developed since its inception. From the very first ancient Games and the initial concept of Pierre de Coubertin, the programmes captures how sports have evolved as a result, with a strengthening spirit felt around the globe.
- A Greek Gift - The Ancient Games
- De Coubertin's Vision - The Early Modern Games
- The Story of the Torch
- Redefining Sport
Olympic Sports
Each programme in the Olympic Sports volume tells the story and development of an individual sport throughout the history of the Olympic Games, including interviews with current champions Pieter Van Den Hoogenband and Michael Phelps.
- Athletics
- The Sprinters
- The Middle Distance
- Runners
- Swimming and Diving
- Cycling- Actors:
- Maria Agrapidou, Theodore Angelopoulos, Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, Jan Peter Balkenende, Cherie Blair, Sergey Bubka, Barbara Bush, Carlo Azeglio, Ottavio Cinquanta, George Costacos, Bob Costas, Katie Couric, Sofía de Grecia, Pyrros Dimas, Georgios Dritsakos, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, João Havelange, James Earl Jones, Andrea Joyce, Nikos Kaklamanakis
- Directors:
- Bucky Gunts, Andrew SquicciariniSydney ThayerBud Greenspan
- Producers:
- Jim Bell, David Neal
- Voiced By:
- Will Lyman
- Narrated By:
- Will Lyman
- Writers:
- Bruce Beffa
- Studio:
- Demand DVD
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest, Sports & Sport Films
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