The Iron Hammer

The Iron Hammer (2020)

TMDb

4.0

07/06/2020 • 1h 39m
original-title

The Iron Hammer

status

Released

production-companies

Mandalay Sports Media

The Kennedy/Marshall Company

original-language

English

budget

-

revenue

-

In this personal and rousing documentary, Joan Chen charts the inspiring life and career of “Jenny” Lang Ping, a fearless and independent Olympic athlete who propels China to international prominence in volleyball. On the court, her most effective weapon is her lethal spike, hence her titular nickname, while her leadership skills and calm demeanor solidify her unique status as the first player and coach to win multiple World Championships and Olympic gold. Chen, in her documentary feature debut, skillfully combines thrilling excerpts from championship games, intimate conversations with Lang Ping, her colleagues, and players to craft an entertaining and multi-dimensional portrait of this groundbreaking athlete who transformed women’s volleyball.

director
production-countries

China

United States of America

spoken-languages

Mandarin

English

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