In Search of Greatness

Nov 2, 2018

1h 20m

★ 6.7

Overview

A cinematic journey into the secrets of genius as told through the greatest athletes of all time. It includes original interviews with Wayne Gretzky, Pelé, Jerry Rice, and features Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, and Michael Jordan, among others.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

IMG Films

Gabriel Polsky Productions

In Search of Greatness Trailers

Cast

Self

Pelé

Self

Wayne Gretzky

Self

Jerry Rice

Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali

Self (archive footage)

Serena Williams

Self (archive footage)

Michael Jordan

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In Search of Greatness

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