Bud Greenspan
1926 - 2010Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin
Bud Greenspan
Jesse Owens, Kai Long
The rise of National Socialism in Germany and Hitler’s anti-semitic policies and advocation of the superiority of the Aryan race resulted in several calls for a boycott of the games. Against this political backdrop, Jesse Owens’ haul of four gold medals is all the more significant. For a black athlete to demonstrate clearly his superior athleticism and so convincingly outperform his white counterparts was a massive slap in the face for Hitler and made a mockery of his racist theories during his Nazi showpiece games. Standing in the box at the Olympiastadion where Hitler sat to watch the games, Jesse Owens tells with pride that the flag of the US team was the only one not to be dipped as the athletes passed the Führer. (andberlin.com)
Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin
:03 from Gold
Steven Stern
Liev Schreiber, Bud Greenspan
The 1972 Olympic men's basketball final, in which Team USA was accorded their first ever loss since the sport was adopted in competition, was one of the most controversial events in history the history of the Games.
:03 from Gold
Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing
Bud Greenspan
Bert Sugar, Sugar Ray Robinson
This comprehensive HBO presentation documents the history of heavyweight boxing through the 20th century, beginning with Jess Willard's victory over Jack Johnson in the early 1900s and running through the reign of the controversial Mike Tyson.
Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing
16 Days of Glory
Bud Greenspan
David Perry, Caitlyn Jenner
The definitive photographic record of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, told "from the inside" through the lives of the participants, the words of David Perry, and the singing voice of Placido Domingo. From the opening to closing ceremonies, this unique style of storytelling shows a side of the Olympic Games not seen by television audiences.
16 Days of Glory
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
George Roy
Liev Schreiber, Neil Amdur
Fists of Freedom examines one of the 20th century’s most memorable moments — the dramatic “Black Power” demonstration of American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory stand at the 1968 Summer games in Mexico City. Using rare footage, archival photos and interviews with key figures from the era, revisit a pivotal event in American history.
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Salt Lake 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory
Bud Greenspan
Stefania Belmondo, Bonnie Blair
Award-winning sports chronicler Bud Greenspan delivers a powerful and emotional look at six individual stories in the official film of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Greenspan goes beyond highlight footage to tell the story of how these athletes overcome incredible obstacles to achieve Olympic glory.
Salt Lake 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory
