The Fall

"Two women, two lives, one collision course..."

Jul 28 2016 N/A 1h 30m
Documentary, Sport

The Fall tells the remarkable story of a South African barefoot runner, an American track-and-field prodigy, and the events behind one of the most memorable moments in sporting history – the 1984 LA Olympics. The film charts two journeys, from rural South Africa under apartheid and the rolling hills of Southern California, to the starting line of the women’s 3,000 metres. It uncovers a tale of betrayal and exploitation, of the blurred lines between politics, media and sport, and of the dedication and sacrifice required to compete at the highest level. It’s a story that split governments and divided nations, but at its heart is a tale of two young women who, despite the turmoil in their lives, just wanted to run.

Official Trailer
Plot

The story of Mary Decker and Zola Budd and their lives building up to the infamous 1984 Olympics 3000M race in which both of them collide.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Daniel Gordon

Cast

Zola Budd, Kyle Keiderling, Mary Decker Slaney

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Hillside Pictures, Passion Pictures

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Awards

2 nominations

Trailers
The Fall - Official UK Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
225
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA