Two young women prepare for the women's 3,000 metres at the 1984 LA Olympics, one from apartheid South Africa and the other from California.
“Two women, two lives, one collision course...”
Synopsis
Two young women prepare for the women's 3,000 metres at the 1984 LA Olympics, one from apartheid South Africa and the other from California.
Synopsis
In 1984, Los Angeles prepares for the Summer Olympics. Two athletes compete in the women’s 3,000 metres: a South African barefoot runner and an American track-and-field star. Both women come from different backgrounds - one faces apartheid, while the other trains in California. As the race nears, issues of betrayal and exploitation arise. The film presents their dedication to sport amid political tensions that affect their lives and opportunities leading up to the Olympic Games.
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Why Watch
- Meet a South African runner defying apartheid in 1984.
- Follow the rivalry between two elite female athletes.
- See how politics influenced the Olympic Games.
Did You Know
- The documentary focuses on the 1984 LA Olympics, a significant event in sports history.
- One athlete is a barefoot runner from rural South Africa under apartheid.
- The film has a runtime of 90 minutes and was directed by Daniel Gordon.
- The story involves themes of betrayal and exploitation in sports.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year did the women's 3,000 metres take place at the Olympics featured in The Fall?
The women's 3,000 metres took place at the 1984 LA Olympics.
What are the backgrounds of the two main athletes in The Fall?
One athlete is a South African barefoot runner from rural South Africa under apartheid, while the other is an American track-and-field prodigy from Southern California.
Who directed the documentary The Fall?
The documentary was directed by Daniel Gordon.
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