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By Grace Montgomery
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Clean sports documentary is inspiring but a little bland.
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Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive
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What's the Story?
This BBC documentary follows Usain Bolt, regarded by many as the fastest man alive, as he prepares for the 2012 Olympic Games. Bolt's early life in Sherwood Content, Jamaica, and his early rise to sports fame is documented, alongside footage of his various races, training, and daily life.
Is It Any Good?
This inspiring sports documentary is short and sweet but feels a bit shallow. We do get to see an inside look at Usain Bolt's daily life, following him and his entourage as they prepare for the 2012 Olympics, but most of the coverage feels pretty superficial. Bolt lives a pretty clean life and comes from a loving and stable background, which makes for a wholesome but somewhat bland documentary.
Sports fans will be wowed and inspired by Bolt's amazing speed and tireless work ethic. Parents will appreciate how Bolt never blames anyone for his mistakes but works hard to overcome them. Still, young kids or those not very interested in sports may be a bit bored by the documentary.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about role models. What makes Usain Bolt a good role model?
Why do you think Bolt is so successful? Which do you think is more important: natural talent or hard work?
Do you think this documentary is interesting if you're not a fan of sprinting? Why, or why not?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : July 12, 2012
- Director : Gaël Leiblang
- Studio : Leiblang Productions
- Genre : Documentary
- Run time : 59 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : March 13, 2020
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