Film Lens
Stolen Gold tells the story of Ramón Torres, who led the Spanish intellectually disabled basketball team to a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics. The victory is overshadowed when Ramón learns that some teammates are not who they claim to be, including an undercover journalist aiming to expose a scandal in Paralympic sport. This revelation leads Ramón to confront feelings of betrayal and reflect on his past experiences with bullying and trauma.
The documentary addresses the complexities faced by athletes with disabilities, focusing on Ramón's quest for self-identity amidst the turmoil of discovering deception within his team. It presents a nuanced view of the emotional and psychological impacts of such experiences on athletes, particularly in the context of a significant sporting achievement.
Why Watch
- •Meet Ramón Torres, a Paralympic gold medalist.
- •Find out about the undercover journalist's role in the team.
- •See the impact of betrayal on athletes with disabilities.
Did You Know
•Ramón Torres led the Spanish basketball team to gold at the 2000 Paralympics.
•An undercover journalist was among Ramón's teammates during the event.
•The documentary runs for 80 minutes and was released in 2024.
Perfect For
Paralympic sports fansDocumentary enthusiastsStories of personal struggle