Catching Hell
Scapegoats are sometimes easily found. Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman caught the wrong foul and is still a much hated man. Red Sox 1st baseman Bill Buckner got his own share of hate after is (in)famous error.
I Beat Mike Tyson
Impressive short about Kevin McBride. Who had his minutes of boxing fame, but now is struggling in a Boston suburb
The Two Escobars
Epic doc. Colombia early 90’s, where football, crime & politics met. In the centre: Pablo Escobar and Andres Escobar. Final stage: world cup 1994
Die Goldmacher - Sport in der DDR (part 2)
Time to watch part two about the Eastern German - DDR, die Unrecht Staat - Goldmachine. (in german)
Pong
Beautifull shot short. Table tennis is serious business for the youngsters at the table tennis camp at Milpitas, California. 10 Hours a day of pong.
The Fight - Louis vs Schmeling
Two historic fights in 1936 and 1938. The fights came to embody the broader political and social conflict of the 30’s. Both on national level as on the world stage.
‘History brought Joe Louis and Max Schmeling together.’
In the Dark
It is not often that you see or hear something about skating. A sport of it’s own, not easily captured. But what a spot light is this.
“Theres is no uniform. There is no games to win or lose at. You’re battling yourself, every time you go out.”
Manuel de los Santos
Manuel de los Santos was going pro as a baseball player, when he lost one leg in a motoraccident. Now he is a excellent golf player. Inspiring and beautifull short
The Referee - Rättskiparden
Intriguing. Very well shot and edited. Martin Hansson is on his way to become one of the best referees in the world. He has everything going for him. Untill that one match in Parc des Princes, Paris changed everything for the worse
Rebounds
Portrait of two american basketball players playing professional in Chile. ‘It wasn’t my complete dream of making it to the highest level but i really do believe i can still make it. I’m 31: it is not over.’
Dogtown and Z-boys
About the pioneering 1970s Zephyr skating team. ‘Freaks of the sport’
A New York story: Polo Grounds
Nice short about the New York Polo Grounds. A stadium that was a baseball home to NY Metropolitans, NY Yankees, NY Giants and the NY Mets.
A Sunday in Hell
Epic film about an epic race: Paris - Roubaix. The film gives views of the team director, protester, spectator, mechanic and riders (like: Eddy Merckx, Roger De Vlaeminck, Freddy Maertens, and Francesco Moser)
Die Goldmacher - Sport in der DDR (part 1)
Golddigging DDR-style. Insight in the Eastern German sport industry. ‘Gold was our favorite color’
- in German -
24 HOURS IN 19500 FRAMES
Step into the world of endurance sports car racing. 24 hours beautifully caught in 13 minutes. Nice music too
