Icarus

Name: Icarus
Released: 2017-06-03T00:00:00-04:00

2017 Documentary · 2h 1m

While investigating the furtive world of illegal doping in sports, director Bryan Fogel connects with renegade Russian scientist Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov—a pillar of his country’s “anti-doping” program. Over dozens of Skype calls, urine samples, and badly administered hormone injections, Fogel and Rodchenkov grow closer despite shocking allegations that place Rodchenkov at the center of Russia’s state-sponsored Olympic doping program.

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About Icarus

Embarking on a personal experiment to investigate doping in sports, director Bryan Fogel unexpectedly connects with Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov, the head of Russia's anti-doping laboratory. Their initial collaboration takes a dramatic turn as shocking allegations surface, implicating Rodchenkov in a massive state-sponsored doping program. Through Skype calls, shared samples, and risky procedures, Fogel and Rodchenkov forge a complex relationship amidst the escalating scandal, exposing the dark underbelly of international sports and the lengths to which nations will go for competitive dominance. The film evolves from a personal quest into a high-stakes thriller revealing the truth behind Russia's Olympic doping scandal.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Bryan Fogel, Icarus features a compelling cast of real-life figures: Bryan Fogel himself documents his journey into the world of doping, while Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov becomes a key figure as the whistleblower. Dave Zabriskie appears as himself, offering insights into the cycling world. Don Catlin is featured as an expert on doping, Scott Brandt contributes as a lawyer, and Ben Stone appears as a consultant. The film's power lies in its authenticity, showcasing real individuals grappling with extraordinary circumstances.

What people like about Icarus

Critics have lauded Icarus for its thrilling narrative, its unflinching expos of state-sponsored doping, and its ability to transform from a personal experiment into a gripping geopolitical thriller. Many praised the film's pacing and its ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as the layers of the scandal are peeled back. The access granted to Rodchenkov was also widely commended, allowing the film to offer a rare and disturbing look inside the world of elite sports corruption. Viewers have said the movie delivers "an eye-opening look into the price of success at all costs."

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Movie Score

76%

Released

June 3, 2017

Director

Bryan Fogel

Film Series

Icarus Movies

Cast

Bryan Fogel, Dave Zabriskie, Don Catlin, Grigory Rodchenkov, Scott Brandt, Ben Stone

Genre

Documentary

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