On Thin Ice
Athletes who have struggled for acceptance due to race, religion, sexual orientation, and other prejudices, endure conflict in their quest to level the playing field.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Keli Price
Actors: Aimee Mullins, Al Trautwig, Allyson Felix, Apolo Ohno, Bill Brooks, Bonnie Blair, Brian Hansen, Bryan Singer, Casey FitzRandolph, Chad Hedrick
Release: 2021
IMDb: 7.3
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