In Search of Greatness

2018, Documentary, 1h 20m

26 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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Gabe Polsky's persuasive documentary comes close to Greatness, making a strong case for its intriguing thesis and chock full of refreshing insights into some of the world's most admired athletes. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Top athletes, including Michael Jordan, Pelé, Jerry Rice and Wayne Gretzky, explore the importance of nature versus nurture in determining athletic ability.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Some Partial Nudity|Brief Language)
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Gabe Polsky
  • Producer:
    Gabe Polsky
  • Writer:
    Gabe Polsky
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $54.2K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    AOS

Cast & Crew

Wayne Gretzky
Self
Jerry Rice
Self
Pelé
Self
Serena Williams
Self
Venus Williams
Self
Gabe Polsky
Director
Gabe Polsky
Writer
Gabe Polsky
Producer
Michael Antinoro
Executive Producer
Alan Polsky
Executive Producer
Liam Satre-Meloy
Executive Producer
Will Staeger
Executive Producer
Svetlana Cvetko
Cinematographer
Marco Capalbo
Film Editing
Leo Birenberg
Original Music
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