
Expanded List - GIGA's Must See Docus
Defying Gravity
A YouTube Originals 6 part documentary series that explores the world of women's gymnastics both on and off the competition floor. The series delves into challenges and triumphs of the sport, highlighting the physical and mental demands on elite gymnasts.
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Athlete A
Documentary that follows investigative reporters from the Indianapolis Star as they pursue the story of Larry Nassar, longtime USAG team doctor who abused hundreds of young female athletes. At the center is Maggie Nichols, referred to as "Athlete A" and the first known gymnast to report Nassar's abuse.
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At the Heart of Gold
HBO's documentary investigating the decades-long abuse in USA Gymnastics narrated through the stories of athletes at the center of the scandal, and spotlighting the impact on inspirational survivors.
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Comeback
In association with Deanna Hong Productions, GIGA presents The Becky Downie story - episode 1, a documentary series following Olympian Becky Downie, the decorated British gymnast on a quest to make the 2024 Paris Olympic team.
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Comeback part 2
In association with Deanna Hong Productions, GIGA presents The Becky Downie story - episode 2, a documentary series following Olympian Becky Downie, the decorated British gymnast on a quest to make the 2024 Paris Olympic team.
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Golden
A six part NBC/Peacock documentary series highlighting the extraordinary journeys of five elite gymnasts around the world as they prepare for Tokyo Olympic trials in pursuit of their Olympic dreams, and offering a glimpse of rare moments in an elite gymnast's personal lives, training for competitions.
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Simone vs Herself
A documentary series following the journey of Simone Biles as she prepares for the Tokyo Olympics, navigating the postponed 20220 Games, and the mental and physical challenges she faced. The series explores Simone Biles' life both on and off the competition floor, including personal relationships, training, and intense pressure of competing.
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The Flight Series: Shilese Jones
Behind the scenes with Shilese Jones in Spring 2021, her triumph over injury and adversity along the way, and her competitive preparation post COVID as she eyes the approaching US Olympic Trials for the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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Aly Raisman: Quest for Gold
2012 documentary following US gymnast Aly Raisman as she prepare to compete for a spot on the London Olympics USA team. The film offers an inside look at Raisman's daily life, including training, competitions, and efforts to balance gymnastics with everyday life as a high school senior.
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Simone Biles: Rising
A Netflix docuseries chronicling the journey of renowned gymnast Simone Biles as she prepares for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The series explores her mental health setbacks, intense pressure and expectations of competing on the world stage, personal relationships, and mental health advocacy work.
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Beyond the Routine: Trinity Thomas
From Flofilms: a 2-part, 2016 docu-series about decorated NCAA gymnast Trinity Thomas (subscription required).
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The Golden Girl
A documentary following Romanian gymnast Andreea Raducan, who lost her Sydney 2000 Olympic All Around gold medal in controversial circumstances. Fifteen years on she is still trying to understand the events leading to the decision and its aftermath.
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Nadia Comaneci: the Gymnast and the Dictator
At the Montreal Olympic Games, a barely 14-year-old Nadia Comaneci became the first to earn a perfect 10. The historic Olympic achievement propelled her to world fame, but behind the scenes she was forced to maintain a relationship with a strange dictator.
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Beyond the Routine: Simone Biles
From Flofilms: a 2-part, 2015 docu-series about the world's most dominant gymnast, Simone Biles (subscription required).
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Up in the Air: Team Canada
A 2020 CBC Sports documentary following Canada's Women's Artistic Gymnastics team in the pursuit of quaifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games (international restrictions apply).
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Gold Medal Families
A documentary series showcasing the stories of six Olympic hopefuls pursuing a spot on the US team competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, including 2012 Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman.
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The All Around
An 11 episode comprehensive documentary series following elite gymnasts as they navigate their way through training, competition, and life in the sport.
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Beyond the Routine: Gabby Douglas
From the FloFilms library: Gabby Douglas made history in 2012 with her Olympic all-around win and, she aims to make history again by becoming the first woman to defend her Olympic AA title in nearly 50 years.
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The Perfect 10: the Story of Nadia Comaneci
Competing for Romania, Nadia Comaneci scored the first perfect 10 in gymnastics at the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. Together with her Olympic champion husband Bart Conner, she shares her next chapter, coaching young gymnasts and helping people in her homeland.
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