CinemaOSMovie · 2020 · 1h 0m

The Weight of Gold

Celebrated in the spotlight. Left in the dark.

68%(15)IMDbDocumentary

Just like one in five Americans, many Olympic athletes similarly face serious mental health challenges and struggle to find the necessary support and resources. The Weight of Gold seeks to inspire discussion about mental health issues, encourage people to seek help, and highlight the need for readily available support.

Directed byBrett Rapkin

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
July 29, 2020
Studios
HBO Documentary FilmsHBO SportsPodium Pictures

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The Weight of Gold (2020): Official Trailer | HBO

The Weight of Gold (2020): Official Trailer | HBO

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps

Self

Apolo Ohno

Apolo Ohno

Self

Shaun White

Shaun White

Self

Lolo Jones

Lolo Jones

Self

Gracie Gold

Gracie Gold

Self

Katie Uhlaender

Self

Bode Miller

Self

David Boudia

Self

Jeremy Bloom

Self

Sasha Cohen

Sasha Cohen

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Brett Rapkin
Written by
Brett Rapkin
Aaron Cohen
Produced by
Ellyn Vander Wyden

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