Icarus
4.2
(2.7K)
Documentary
2017
121 min
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While investigating the furtive world of illegal doping in sports, director Bryan Fogel connects with renegade Russian scientist Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov—a pillar of his country’s “anti-doping” program. Over dozens of Skype calls, urine samples, and badly administered hormone injections, Fogel and Rodchenkov grow closer despite shocking allegations that place Rodchenkov at the center of Russia’s state-sponsored Olympic doping program.
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"What a trip! Starts out as one man’s documented attempt to take performance enhancing drugs while participating in the sport of cycling. As a result of the contacts he makes in the doping world, his story unwittingly morphs into something else. A nicely made suspenseful journey that will not only increase your knowledge of the role of doping in sports but also have you on the edge of your seat. Recommended. "
Bob Leahy
"This will make you see professional sports in a completely new light. Such a beautifully lighthearted (almost naive) idea to become a professional bike racer becomes complicated very quickly."
Hillary Hayes
"This was a fantastic movie. Both shocking and not shocking; tragic for whistleblower and athletes alike; and a strong reminder of why rational folk do not give the benefit of the doubt to certain world leaders..."
Laura
"Icarus is definitive proof that twists and turns aren't reserved for the fictions of Hollywood. Filmmaker and cyclist Bryan Fogel planned to make a film about doping in the sports industry, choosing to load himself up on steroids and document the experience. Think of it like Super Size Me, but with pharmaceutical-grade meds instead of Big Macs. "
Subash Sivakumaran
"I had always stayed away from this one, as I always assumed it was a simple sports doc and those tend to not interest me. It is absolutely incredible that this film hasn't been spoiled for me in the 3.5 years it's been released. So glad I watched this. Truly mind-blowing."
Jennifer Jackson
"This is such an amazing documentary! It’s about doping and is quite interesting. Would definitely recommend! "
laura
"This is by far one of the greatest documentaries of all time."
Andrew Stauffer
"I thought this was a very good documentary. If you know nothing about the doping scandals that will keep athletes from competing under the Russian flag for the next few years, then this is your number. It will put you right in the heart of WADA, the doping scandal, Putin, Sochi, etc. Well produced, easy to follow, and fascinating even if you hate sports. (I love sports but still a huge recommend for those who don’t)"
Brytan Mendes
"Literally the best film I’ve seen. Changed my whole attitude towards documentaries and inspired me to change my life. Love love love!"
C W
Caroline Woodard
"Just a crazy story that any sports fan should watch. Being a Russian citizen living in Canada, having those two worlds of mine collide here was a real shock."
Stacy Silver
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