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A refreshingly candid documentary film about this four-time Olympic champion, Back on Board follows Greg Louganis over three years as he struggles with financial security and reunites with the sport he once dominated but not welcomed in. The threat of losing his house during the recent financial crisis forces Louganis to re-evaluate the choices, relationships, and missed opportunities of his career. With unprecedented access, the film reveals the complicated life of an athlete whose grace, beauty, and courage sparked a worldwide fascination with diving. It chronicles Louganis rise from a difficult upbringing to nearly universal acclaim as the greatest diver ever, and from pioneering openly gay athlete with HIV to an overlooked sports icon. Back on Board is the engrossing story of an American legend as he re-emerges on the world stage to combat prejudice, promote tolerance, and return to the diving world after a long period of absence to act as a mentor to the next generation.
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...Rich, satisfying story, skillfully told by director Cheryl Furjanic --The Hollywood Reporter...heartwarming and touching. --Variety
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Four-time Olympic champion Greg Louganis is widely considered the greatest diver in history. The only male to sweep both the 3m and 10m diving events in consecutive Olympic Games ( 84 and 88), Greg earned a total of 5 Olympic medals, 5 World Championship titles and 47 national titles (more than anyone in U.S. history). A pioneer as one of the first openly gay athletes, Greg demonstrated incredible courage and strength by competing while HIV positive in the 1988 Olympics. Often remembered for the shocking moment when he struck his head on the springboard, Greg revealed his remarkable courage and tenacity when he returned to the board shortly after and performed the best dive of the competition. The next day, he won the gold and secured his legacy.
About the Director
CHERYL FURJANIC is an award-winning filmmaker whose films have screened at 100+ festivals worldwide and on television. In 2014 she was named to the OUT100 list Out Magazine s list of the most compelling LGBT people of the year.
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P**L
Beautiful!!
I watched this movie at a film festival and actually got to meet Greg and get a photo with him. I remember watching him doing those dives during the competitions when I was a teen. They were perfect and beautiful back then and I was in awe again so many years later as I watched them in the film that night in the theater. I've been waiting ever since to purchase this DVD. Well told story of what he went through and am glad to see him finally happy with the right man by his side a a bright future ahead!
K**D
A True Great
How Louganis explains his diving life, his problem with AIDS and his financial issues, he does it great. He revolutionized the sport of diving and revolutionized the entire movie industry with this 10/10 film. I 100% recommend this movie to people of all ages. This movie is a must watch.
B**L
A very real and ultimately uplifting account of Greg'amazing journey
Whatever happened to Greg? This documentary reminds us that everyone has challenges in life. It is a heartfelt and uplifting account of Greg's amazing accomplishments as an outstanding platform diver and his life now. Would highly recommend.
L**E
His beautiful spirit is evident in the footage
Five stars all the way! An emotional and inspiring account of Greg Louganis' very challenging life. He does not have the arrogance that many would possess given his accomplishments. His beautiful spirit is evident in the footage, even as a boy and very young man - you see it in his unassuming bearing and shy smile. It made me think that as much as our life shapes us there is something inside each person that makes them who they are. Greg Louganis is an amazing athlete but he is also an amazing person with a beautiful spirit.
T**L
Have always wished the best for Greg
Have always wished the best for Greg. He gave his soul to his country....and asked for nothing in return. SO glad he chose to make this film and shared what is currently happening in his life. WORTH WATCHING!!!!
S**G
I'd recommend this seller
The DVD arrived in time and ran perfectly. I'd recommend this seller. Very satisfied.
M**.
Inspiring!
I have always said Greg Louganis was & still is the greatest diver ever! This was great to watch as it gives the back story of his life.
J**9
An Olympian's Journey.
This was an inspiring documentary of a legend. He handled himself with grace and dignity, throughout his "shunning" from diving. I loved that he acknowledged his short comings and need for love.
P**R
Eine phantastische Dokumentation über das Leben eines Ausnahmesportlers
Greg Louganis war sicherlich das Vorbild eines jeden Wasserspringers, der in den späten 70er und den 80er Jahren mit dem Training begonnen hatte, so war es halt auch bei mir. Louganis war technisch und in Hinblick auf die gezeigten Schwierigkeitsgrade seiner Zeit locker um rund 20 Jahre voraus, die Eleganz ist den Sprüngen habe ich in dieser Form seither nur noch sehr vereinzelt bei manchen Athleten gesehen. Doch während andere Sportler nach dem glanzvollen Ruhm der olympischen Spiele auch auf ein weichgepolstertes finanzielles Kissen fielen, sah die Sache bei Louganis anders aus; zwischenzeitlich drohte sogar der Verlust des eigenen Hauses (wirklich in schöner Lage, aber bei weitem kein Protzpalast!). Die Dokumentation lässt auch Trainer und Freunde zu Wort kommen, zum Glück gibt es jede Menge toller Sprünge zu sehen. Schade ist, dass es noch nicht einmal die Möglichkeit der Untertitel gibt; man muss sich auch bei recht guten Englischkenntnissen sehr konzentrieren. Aber der Film wurde ja offenbar auch rein für den amerikanischen Markt gemacht. Meine Frau und ich haben allerdings jede einzelne Minute des Films genossen; ich habe ihn mir bereits zum zweiten Mal angesehen. Ich habe persönlich Greg Louganis ein einziges Mal - noch als aktiver Springer - persönlich getroffen - in Aachen auf einem Lehrgang. Ein absolut netter Kerl - dem man sogar für's Vordrängeln am Brett damals nicht wirklich böse sein konnte. S e h r s e h e n s w e r t !
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Four-time Olympic champion Greg Louganis is widely considered the greatest diver in history. The only male to sweep both the 3m and 10m diving events in consecutive Olympic Games ( 84 and 88), Greg earned a total of 5 Olympic medals, 5 World Championship titles and 47 national titles (more than anyone in U.S. history). A pioneer as one of the first openly gay athletes, Greg demonstrated incredible courage and strength by competing while HIV positive in the 1988 Olympics. Often remembered for the shocking moment when he struck his head on the springboard, Greg revealed his remarkable courage and tenacity when he returned to the board shortly after and performed the best dive of the competition. The next day, he won the gold and secured his legacy.\n\n
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CHERYL FURJANIC is an award-winning filmmaker whose films have screened at 100+ festivals worldwide and on television. In 2014 she was named to the OUT100 list Out Magazine s list of the most compelling LGBT people of the year.\n\n
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