Stolen Gold: ESPN's Latest 30 for 30 Documentary
Premiere Date and Time
September 17th, 2024 at 9pm ET
ESPN Films has announced the premiere of its latest 30 for 30 documentary, "Stolen Gold." The documentary will air on ESPN on September 17th, 2024 at 9pm ET.
Synopsis
The documentary tells the story of the 2000 Spanish Paralympic basketball team, which was stripped of its gold medals after it was discovered that several of its players had intellectual disabilities.
The scandal led to a total ban on athletes with intellectual disabilities from the 2004 and 2008 Paralympics, destroying the careers of many athletes.
Director
The documentary is directed by Luis Mandoki, who is known for his work on films such as "When a Man Loves a Woman" and "Message in a Bottle."
Significance
The documentary is significant because it sheds light on the discrimination that athletes with intellectual disabilities face.
It also raises questions about the future of the Paralympics and the role of intellectual disability in sports.
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