01of 08I, TONYAEverettThe story of the bizarre attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, which held connections to competitor Tonya Harding, just weeks before the Lillehammer Olympics, has fascinated people since it first made headlines in 1994.I, Tonyasought to tell Harding’s side of the story, including her rise to skating glory, her marriage to Jeff Gillooly — who, along with her bodyguard Shawn Eckhardt, orchestrated the attack — and her complicated relationship with her mother. Margot Robbie earned Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for her portrayal of Harding, and Allison Janney nabbed both awards for her standout role as Harding’s mother, Lavona.
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I, TONYA
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The story of the bizarre attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, which held connections to competitor Tonya Harding, just weeks before the Lillehammer Olympics, has fascinated people since it first made headlines in 1994.I, Tonyasought to tell Harding’s side of the story, including her rise to skating glory, her marriage to Jeff Gillooly — who, along with her bodyguard Shawn Eckhardt, orchestrated the attack — and her complicated relationship with her mother. Margot Robbie earned Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for her portrayal of Harding, and Allison Janney nabbed both awards for her standout role as Harding’s mother, Lavona.
02of 08CHARIOTS OF FIREEverettThis 1982 story of the 1924 Olympics won the Oscar for Best Picture and the Golden Globe for best foreign film. It focused on British Olympic runners Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, both of whom became world famous and won gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Liddell, especially, was well-known for refusing to run in a qualifying race because of his Christian faith, as it took place on a Sunday. Beyond the story,Chariots of Firealso gave the world one ofthe most iconic theme songsof all time.
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CHARIOTS OF FIRE
This 1982 story of the 1924 Olympics won the Oscar for Best Picture and the Golden Globe for best foreign film. It focused on British Olympic runners Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, both of whom became world famous and won gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Liddell, especially, was well-known for refusing to run in a qualifying race because of his Christian faith, as it took place on a Sunday. Beyond the story,Chariots of Firealso gave the world one ofthe most iconic theme songsof all time.
03of 08PERSONAL BESTEverettThis 1982 movie followed the U.S. women’s track and field team as they prepared for the 1980 Olympics. Of course, their dreams were dashed when the United States ended up boycotting the 1980 games, which were held in Moscow, due to tensions with the communist Soviet Union.
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PERSONAL BEST
This 1982 movie followed the U.S. women’s track and field team as they prepared for the 1980 Olympics. Of course, their dreams were dashed when the United States ended up boycotting the 1980 games, which were held in Moscow, due to tensions with the communist Soviet Union.
04of 08MIRACLEEverettBased on one of the best-known underdog stories in Olympic history,Miraclefollowed the United States hockey team on the road to and competing in the 1980 Olympics. With the Soviet Union favored to win the gold, the U.S. team shocked the world not only beating the Soviets, but going on to win the gold medal — hence the titleMiracle.
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MIRACLE
Based on one of the best-known underdog stories in Olympic history,Miraclefollowed the United States hockey team on the road to and competing in the 1980 Olympics. With the Soviet Union favored to win the gold, the U.S. team shocked the world not only beating the Soviets, but going on to win the gold medal — hence the titleMiracle.
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COOL RUNNINGS
06of 08RACEEverettJesse Owens’s historic four-time gold medal feat at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin is chronicled in the 2016 filmRace. His road to Olympic success was filled with many obstacles, including Owens facing racism at home and at the Olympics.
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RACE
Jesse Owens’s historic four-time gold medal feat at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin is chronicled in the 2016 filmRace. His road to Olympic success was filled with many obstacles, including Owens facing racism at home and at the Olympics.
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source: people.com
