The Weight of Gold
“Celebrated in the spotlight. Left in the dark.”
2020•1h 0m•6.8•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Brett Rapkin
Writer
Brett Rapkin, Aaron Cohen
Languages
English
Studio
Podium Pictures
Cast
Michael Phelps
Self
Apolo Ohno
Self
Shaun White
Self
Lolo Jones
Self
Gracie Gold
Self
Katie Uhlaender
Self
Bode Miller
Self
David Boudia
Self
Jeremy Bloom
Self
Sasha Cohen
Self
Steven Holcomb
Production
Company
Podium Pictures
Company
HBO Documentary Films
Company
HBO Sports
Producer
Ellyn Vander Wyden
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