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The Iron Hammer
The Iron Hammer

The Iron Hammer

4.0/10

1hr 39mins

Country:US

2020

Documentary
Spoken Languages: 普通话, English

Overview:

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.

Budget

$0.00

Production companies

Mandalay Sports Media, The Kennedy/Marshall Company

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

1hr 39mins

Rating

4.0/10

Release Date

2020-06-07