Icarus

Filmmaker Bryan Fogel's initial goal was to expose the loopholes in anti-doping regulations by doping himself for a cycling competition. However, his plan takes an unexpected turn when he connects with Grigory Rodchenkov, the head of Russia's anti-doping laboratory. Rodchenkov becomes a key figure, not only facilitating Fogel's doping but also revealing a vast, state-sponsored doping program within Russia.

Icarus received widespread critical acclaim for its astonishing real-time unfolding of events and its fearless investigation into the dark underbelly of professional sports. Critics lauded Bryan Fogel's audacious approach and Grigory Rodchenkov's compelling, often terrifying, testimony, calling it one of the most significant sports documentaries ever made.

• A breathtakingly audacious and revelatory documentary.
• Unfolds like a spy thriller, exposing a massive Russian doping scandal.
• Hailed for its timely and crucial examination of athletic integrity.

Google audience: Viewers were captivated by the documentary's shocking revelations and Fogel's personal journey, praising its transparency and the gripping narrative that exposed widespread corruption in international sports. Many highlighted the bravery of Grigory Rodchenkov and the film's significant impact on the discourse surrounding doping.

Won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 90th Academy Awards.

The documentary's subject, Grigory Rodchenkov, was placed in witness protection in the United States following the revelations from the film.