The Weight of Gold(2020)
Celebrated in the spotlight. Left in the dark.
The Weight of Gold Synopsis
Just like one in five Americans, many Olympic athletes similarly face serious mental health challenges and struggle to find the necessary support and resources. The Weight of Gold seeks to inspire discussion about mental health issues, encourage people to seek help, and highlight the need for readily available support.
The Weight of Gold (2020) is a documentary film directed by Brett Rapkin, released on July 29, 2020 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Michael Phelps, Apolo Ohno, Shaun White and Lolo Jones. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Brett Rapkin
- Writers:
- Aaron Cohen, Brett Rapkin
- Producers:
- Ellyn Vander Wyden
- Composer:
- Simon TaufiQue
- Production:
- Podium Pictures, HBO Documentary Films, HBO Sports
- Status:
- Released
The Weight of Gold (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Weight of Gold before you stream it.
The Weight of Gold Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Phelps
as Self
Apolo Ohno
as Self
Shaun White
as Self
Lolo Jones
as Self
Gracie Gold
as Self
- Katie Uhlaender
Katie Uhlaender
as Self
- Bode Miller
Bode Miller
as Self
- David Boudia
David Boudia
as Self
- Jeremy Bloom
Jeremy Bloom
as Self
Sasha Cohen
as Self
- Steven Holcomb
Steven Holcomb
Key crew
Directed by Brett Rapkin, written by Aaron Cohen and Brett Rapkin, produced by Ellyn Vander Wyden.
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The Weight of Gold Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Weight of Gold – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Weight of Gold online?
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The Weight of Gold (2020) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Weight of Gold?
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The main cast of The Weight of Gold (2020) includes Michael Phelps, Apolo Ohno, Shaun White, Lolo Jones and Gracie Gold. The film was directed by Brett Rapkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Weight of Gold released?
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The Weight of Gold was released on July 29, 2020 and runs for 1h.
Is The Weight of Gold worth watching?
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The Weight of Gold (2020) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Weight of Gold?
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Yes. The official The Weight of Gold trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.