The Price of Gold

Name: The Price of Gold
Director: Nanette Burstein
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014-01-01
Duration: 78 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Tonya Harding, Nancy Kerrigan, Darin De Paul

2014Dir. Nanette Burstein1h 18m

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Runtime1h 18m

Released2014

DirectorNanette Burstein

About This Movie

So, The Price of Gold dives deep into the whirlwind of the 1994 Winter Olympics, focusing on the intense rivalry between Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. The documentary captures the atmospheric tension surrounding the events leading up to that infamous attack on Kerrigan. Burstein's direction offers a raw and honest look at both athletes, peeling back layers of media manipulation and personal struggles. You get this vivid sense of the pressures they faced, not just as competitors but as women in the spotlight. It's really interesting how it addresses themes of class and privilege in sports, and the pacing keeps you engaged, shifting between archival footage and contemporary interviews seamlessly. A fascinating study of ambition and scandal.

Focuses on the 1994 Winter Olympics and its impact.Interviews with key figures provide depth.Examines media portrayal and personal narratives.