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I'm Carl Lewis!

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I’M CARL LEWIS! unpacks the extraordinary and often misunderstood life of nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis -- one of track and field’s most dominant yet polarizing figures. Celebrated as “The Greatest” and athletics' first global commercial star, his relentless ambition, bold self-expression, and refusal to be pigeonholed shaped not only his legacy but the sport itself.

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Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com Mar 16
Whereas so many documentaries will be content to preach at you, Anderson and Hay inherently understand how special and fascinating Carl Lewis was. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter Mar 9
This doesn’t offer as full an overhaul for Lewis, but it’s effective in underlining his athletic greatness. Go to Full Review Marissa Hill Shade Studios Jul 30
A must-watch for sports fans, history buffs, and anyone inspired by stories of resilience and reinvention. Go to Full Review Jaylan Salah InSession Film Apr 14
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It works perfectly as an archival dossier of Lewis’s life, but it is less expository of his core and what his true personality is like. Go to Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht Mar 20
Great use of archival footage, although when it comes to getting at the core of who Lewis is, the film is not quite so successful. Go to Full Review Andrew Osborne culturevulture.net Mar 18
98 fast-paced, history-spanning, globe-trotting minutes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Julie Anderson

Director

Chris Hay

Director

Carl Lewis

Self

Gabriel Clarke

Producer

Ian Davies

Producer

Torquil Jones

Producer
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Synopsis I’M CARL LEWIS! unpacks the extraordinary and often misunderstood life of nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis -- one of track and field’s most dominant yet polarizing figures. Celebrated as “The Greatest” and athletics' first global commercial star, his relentless ambition, bold self-expression, and refusal to be pigeonholed shaped not only his legacy but the sport itself.
Director
Julie Anderson, Chris Hay
Producer
Gabriel Clarke, Ian Davies, Torquil Jones, Chris Hay, John Mckenna
Genre
Biography, Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m