The Weight of Gold

2020・美國・60 minutes

No one will work hard all their lives just to achieve a goal like them. This film tells the story of Michael Phelps, the American who has won the most Olympic medals in history, and the mental health challenges he faced after winning the medal. Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and even suicidal thoughts. When the Olympics come to an end, how should athletes face these long and difficult psychological shadows? The film also interviews short-track speed skating star Apollo Ono, snowboarding champion Shaun White and other sports celebrities who suffer from mental health problems.

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布雷特・拉普金