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My Way to Olympia

2013Movie1 h 25 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score

An uplifting, wondrous documentary movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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A disabled Niko von Glasow film about the paralympics

The film director Niko von Glasow undertakes a journey to athletes, who compete at the Paralympic Games in London 2012. He himself is a short-armed avowed hater of sport who cannot understand how anyone could take on such an odeal voluntarily. Even more since everyday life for people with a disability is most often challenging enough. He meets U.S.archer Matt Stutzman, Norwegian table tennis player Aida Dahlen, German swimmer Christiane Reppe, Greek boccia player Greg Polychronidis and a Sitting Volleyball team. Niko neither spares the athletes nor himself asking questions about life, sport and fears. With an ever growing appreciation for sport Niko attends the Paralympic Games and travels back to the ancient city of Olympia, where everything began and where boccia playing is prohibited.

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  • Inspirational Documentary
  • Paralympic Sports
  • Human Spirit
  • Socially Insightful
  • Charming Host
  • Life & Disability
  • Empowering Stories
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Overcoming Adversity

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Directed by
Niko von Glasow
Produced by
Niko von Glasow

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October 17, 2013 · 1 h 25 min · Documentary

Released
October 17, 2013
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
German
Also spoken
English, Greek
Made in
Germany
Available in
106 countries

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Where can I stream My Way to Olympia?

In the United States, My Way to Olympia is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 101 other countries.

Is My Way to Olympia worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.1).

Is My Way to Olympia okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching My Way to Olympia?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is My Way to Olympia plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is My Way to Olympia in English?

GermanEnglishGreek

No, it was made in German, with some English and Greek.