Documentaries.
Through four sports documentaries acquired from Sidewinder Films, AJA preserves and shares stories of courage, identity, perseverance, and the power of sport to shape history.
At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal
2019 · Directed by Erin Lee Carr
At the Heart of Gold tells the story of the USA Gymnastics abuse scandal through the voices of the survivors themselves. Featuring testimony from the gymnasts and the impact statements delivered during Larry Nassar's sentencing, the film examines the institutional failures that allowed the abuse to persist.
Recognitions & Awards
2019 Tribeca Film Festival premiere
Munich '72 and Beyond
2016 · Directed by Stephen Crisman
Munich ’72 and Beyond chronicles the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, in which eleven Israeli athletes and coaches were murdered, and the decades-long campaign by their families for an official act of remembrance. The film follows the creation of the memorial in Munich and explores how the world of sport confronts one of its darkest chapters.
Playing to Survive: von Cramm vs. Hitler
2024 · Directed by Annette Baumeister
Featuring Pierce Brosnan as the voice of Gottfried von Cramm, Playing to Survive tells the story of a German tennis champion who competed under the Nazi regime but refused to become its symbol. The film explores his athletic achievements, personal courage and the persecution he faced because of his sexuality.
Waterman
2021 · Directed by Isaac Halasima · Narrated by Jason Momoa
Narrated by Jason Momoa, Waterman explores the extraordinary life and legacy of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, the five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian who introduced surfing to the world. From his record-breaking achievements in the pool to the personal challenges he faced, the film celebrates the man widely regarded as the father of modern surfing.
Recognitions & Awards
Featured on PBS American Masters