Few managers have changed football as dramatically—or divided opinion as fiercely—as José Mourinho. From his explosive arrival at Chelsea in 2004, where confidence, tactical brilliance and relentless ambition quickly earned him the name The Special One, this documentary follows the rise of a coach who turned winning into an obsession and himself into one of the most recognizable figures in world sport. Frank Lampard, John Terry, Sir Alex Ferguson and other key voices recall the intensity of those early years, while Mourinho reflects on the victories, power struggles and confrontations that shaped both his teams and his reputation. The story then moves through his extraordinary triumphs at Inter Milan and the ferocious challenge of Real Madrid, where he set out to break Barcelona’s dominance and reignite one of football’s greatest rivalries. Zlatan Ibrahimović, Luís Figo, Iker Casillas, Samuel Eto’o and others offer an insider’s view of a manager capable of inspiring fierce loyalty, provoking bitter conflict and transforming the mentality of entire clubs. Presented here with all three episodes combined into a single video, viewers can follow the complete journey without interruption—from the birth of “The Special One” to the battles, trophies, controversies and personal sacrifices that made Mourinho one of football’s most successful and compelling managers.
Construction of the famous Basilica in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudi, was started in 1882. To this day, it has not been completed. The architecture is one of such creative madness, originality, and fantasy, that it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. After years of piecing back together Gaudi’s master plan with advancements in computer technology and design, architects have been able to pursue the building, started 140 years ago. However, as construction progresses, some of its greatest challenges have yet to be surmounted, including the construction of 10 more spires. The team hopes to complete the masterpiece by 2026, Gaudi’s 100 year anniversary. This film documents the complexities of respecting the original inspiration and techniques set forth by Gaudi over a century ago. Juxtaposing sequences shot in the midst of the cathedral as construction ensues, with reenactments and CGI images, the documentary draws you into Gaudi’s paradise on earth, from the origins of its inspiration to the most recent architectural additions.
Many consider it the greatest team ever assembled, in any sport. Yet even that description fails to give it proper credit for its impact. The original the Dream Team, the first U.S. Olympic team to include NBA stars was a phenomenon on and off the court. It mattered not that it dominated the Olympic competition. It won the gold medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, beating its eight opponents by an average of 44 points. What was important was that the Dream Team, gave fans a glimpse of basketball at its finest, and an entire world responded. The film is the definitive documentary of the historic 1992 USA Basketball team, featuring recent interviews with all 12 members, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Charles Barkley. Includes rare footage from USA Basketball's film library, and the untold story behind what has become part of basketball legend. Since 1992, basketball has exploded in popularity around the globe, rising to a place where it truly challenges soccer's status as the world's most popular sport. Much of that is due to the impact of the Dream Team, which attracted fans and followers wherever it went. "It was," said Coach Chuck Daly, "like Elvis and the Beatles put together. Traveling with the Dream Team was like traveling with 12 rock stars. That's all I can compare it to." And what a band it was. Start with three of the game's all-time greats: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Add the irrepressible Charles Barkley for a little spice, as well as seven more NBA All-Stars: centers David Robinson and Patrick Ewing, power forward Karl Malone, swingmen Scottie Pippen, Chris Mullin and Clyde Drexler and point guard John Stockton. Complete the roster with Christian Laettner, the best college player of 1991-92 and a future NBA All-Star. Opponents didn't have a chance, but they didn't care.
From Air Jordan and 'Be Like Mike' to the '92 NBA Finals and the Olympic Dream Team, Michael becomes a global cultural icon like any other. But his reputation takes a hit after he refuses to publicly endorse U.S. Senate hopeful Harvey Gantt. A young Lakers guard named Kobe Bryant makes a big impression at the 1998 NBA All-Star Game and forges a close bond with Jordan.
The story then moves through his extraordinary triumphs at Inter Milan and the ferocious challenge of Real Madrid, where he set out to break Barcelona’s dominance and reignite one of football’s greatest rivalries. Zlatan Ibrahimović, Luís Figo, Iker Casillas, Samuel Eto’o and others offer an insider’s view of a manager capable of inspiring fierce loyalty, provoking bitter conflict and transforming the mentality of entire clubs. Presented here with all three episodes combined into a single video, viewers can follow the complete journey without interruption—from the birth of “The Special One” to the battles, trophies, controversies and personal sacrifices that made Mourinho one of football’s most successful and compelling managers.