It's clear we have some issues with our Olympic athletes and their mental health, this documentary clearly shows that. I wish we had seen if this was a global issue and also have there been changes made to help our USA athletes? There seems to be some but it wasn't clearly addressed in the documentary.
The Weight of Gold
2020
Action / Documentary
The Weight of Gold
2020
Action / Documentary
Plot summary
A look at the mental health challenges Olympic athletes often face.
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What is going on?!
A Cry For Help
For those talking about how this documentary is all about Olympians just complaining, do remember that these atheletes won medals and international fame without complain for years and they were children back then, if they want to talk about how that changed them now, we should listen and make sure they get help. I think it was a great tribute to the team mates they lost. You could see how visibly disturbed they were along with the fear and relief of being next.
It had a very home-video vibe, made by a bunch of friends just so everyone can see their point of view especially young atheletes and their parents maybe, simulatenously asking for help themselves.
It's ok to not be ok
While we're all missing out on this year's Summer Olympics due to Covid-19, this documentary is well needed.
I never knew there was such a thing as "Olympic Blues" but it makes sense that it would happen.
I hope they can all get the help that is needed. I wonder how the rest of the world deals with mental health for their athletes.
Wonderful documentary; it really makes you think.