The Rising

Name: S01:E08 - Usain Bolt
Genre: Documentary, Sport
Released: 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 24 min 8 s

2023 · 1 Season

TV-PG

Documentary, Sport

This is an inspiring documentary series that celebrates the contributions and achievements of Black athletes from around the world.

Subtitles: English

Starring:Serena Williams LeBron James Tiger Woods Pelé

S01:E01 - Serena Williams

Serena Williams, the girl from Compton, rose to become the greatest player in WTA history.

S01:E02 - Lebron James

LeBron James has entertained millions of fans but James’ contribution to society goes way beyond his on-court endeavors.

S01:E03 - Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods, Simone Manuel and the Jamaican bobsled team.

S01:E04 - Pelé

Pelé, an Afro-Brazilian, rose to become the greatest footballer in history.

S01:E05 - Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was one of the most powerful fighters in boxing, and one of the most powerful voices in sport.

S01:E06 - Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron’s bid to break Babe Ruth’s iconic home run record laid bare the racial divisions of USA in the 1970s.

S01:E07 - Jonah Lomu

All Black Jonah Lomu turbocharged the professionalization of the sport of rugby.

S01:E08 - Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt made sprinting look easy, even when it wasn’t.

S01:E09 - Simone Biles

Simone Biles' ability to conquer personal trauma means her greatness extends far beyond the sport.

S01:E10 - Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens disproved Adolf Hitler’s poisonous rhetoric, but he did not return home to a life befitting such a superstar.

S01:E11 - Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick became a lightning rod for racial tension in the United States when he took a knee in 2016.

S01:E12 - The Salute, 1968

With black-gloved salutes, Tommy Smith and John Carlos brought world attention of civil rights.

S01:E13 - Lewis Hamilton

The only black driver in F1 history has won the most F1 world championships.

S01:E14 - Willie Mays

Willie Mays led by example and there is an uncomfortable question to be asked about tennis pioneer Althea Gibson.

S01:E15 - The Rooney Rule

The Rooney Rule promised fairer hiring practices in the NFL, but nearly 20 years later, little has changed.

S01:E16 - Michael Jordan

NBA superstar Michael Jordan helps grow the game of basketball around the world.

S01:E17 - Naomi Osaka

Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is one of a kind.

S01:E18 - Joe Louis

Joe Louis was the first African American hero for all Americans.

S01:E19 - Bubba Wallace

Bubba Wallace is changing NASCAR.

S01:E20 - Florence Griffith Joyner

Florence Griffith Joyner captivated the world with speed and style. But with Flo-Jo there was always a but.