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The Weight of Gold

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The widespread mental health issues among Olympic athletes are examined in this documentary.
The Weight of Gold

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Critics Consensus

Anchored by a disarmingly frank Michael Phelps, The Weight of Gold provides a sobering testimonial to how the world's most celebrated athletes are still vulnerable to mental health struggles.

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Eric Deggans NPR Jul 31, 2020
There are two non-white athletes, Jones and Ohno. But the lack of darker-skinned competitors leads to concerns about colorism and seems a serious lapse in an otherwise well-crafted film. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Jul 31, 2020
3.5/4
What's crystal clear is there is a great and urgent need for a comprehensive plan to help Olympic athletes - past, present and future. Go to Full Review Kate Erbland IndieWire Jul 31, 2020
C+
"The Weight of Gold" at least doesn't skimp on its most basic of messages. But by the time it pushes into its messy, often emotional second half, those messages become far less easy to follow. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Feb 1, 2022
The Weight of Gold shows the dark side of sports...one that hardly gets discussed in front of the public eye. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net Aug 17, 2020
9/10
a tough but important watch Go to Full Review Diane Carson AWFJ.org Aug 11, 2020
To his credit, Phelps, who narrates the film, denounces and deplores the still pervasive, harmful stigma of mental health struggles when asking for help is the constructive choice. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Matt H @RT05315608 Jan 6, 2024 Crazy good documentary. All the things that Olympic level athletes go through is nuts. See more Sep 19, 2020 Not a bad Doc but there were no darker skin athletes speaking.. Would love to hear their perspective See more Sep 1, 2020 The USOC is an abusive, manipulative, deceitful, glib, callous, promiscuous pimp. This doc is proof of it and way overdue. They can't even financially support their hopefuls and athletes much less help them work through an injury of any kind- especially mental ones. USOC- HOW MANY MORE? See more Aug 14, 2020 Moving, eye-opening, does not sugar coat a massive problem in this country . See more Read all reviews
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Brett Rapkin

Director

Michael Phelps

Narrator

Shaun White

Self

Apolo Ohno

Self

Katie Uhlaender

Self

Steven Holcomb

Self

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Movie Info

Synopsis The widespread mental health issues among Olympic athletes are examined in this documentary.
Director
Brett Rapkin
Producer
Jack Sheehan
Screenwriter
Brett Rapkin, Aaron Cohen
Production Co
Podium Pictures
Genre
Documentary, Sports & Fitness
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 29, 2020
Runtime
1h 0m
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