
Bud Greenspan’s Athens 2004: Stories of Olympic Glory
2005

Representation Score
Good
2011
TV-GDirector
Michael Schanzer, Andrew Squicciarini, Sydney Thayer
Runtime
116 minutes
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This documentary celebrates the 2010 Winter Olympics, focusing on personal stories and individual perseverance. Its diversity reflects real-world athletic demographics without intentionally challenging social norms. The film upholds the traditional values of athletic excellence and meritocratic structures. It serves as a journalistic record that respects established institutional values. While the work provides visibility to a diverse, global cast of athletes, it does not engage in the deconstruction of social hierarchies or modern identity politics.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on the Olympic competition without addressing non-traditional gender identities or questioning the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Both male and female athletes are shown equally. The story centers on physical strength and fair play rather than challenging traditional gender roles.
The documentary includes athletes from various ethnic backgrounds due to the global nature of the Olympics. It highlights the real identities of the participants.
The film celebrates Western-led international institutions. It emphasizes discipline and excellence within established, structured global sporting frameworks.
The film suggests potential inclusion of athletes with physical disabilities. It likely focuses on perseverance, though it may rely on traditional triumph-over-adversity stories.
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Official Synopsis
A documentary covering the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.

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