The Iron Hammer

The Iron Hammer

2020
1h 39m
4.0

4.0/10

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Overview

In this personal and rousing documentary, Joan Chen charts the inspiring life and career of “Jenny” Lang Ping, a fearless and independent Olympic athlete who propels China to international prominence in volleyball. On the court, her most effective weapon is her lethal spike, hence her titular nickname, while her leadership skills and calm demeanor solidify her unique status as the first player and coach to win multiple World Championships and Olympic gold. Chen, in her documentary feature debut, skillfully combines thrilling excerpts from championship games, intimate conversations with Lang Ping, her colleagues, and players to craft an entertaining and multi-dimensional portrait of this groundbreaking athlete who transformed women’s volleyball.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Mandalay Sports Media The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Production Countries
China United States of America
Spoken Languages
Mandarin English

Quick Facts

Release Date June 7, 2020
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt12337446

Cast

Lang Ping
Lang Ping

Self

Key Crew

Joan Chen
Director
Jan Lee
Writer
Jan Lee
Producer
Jon Weinbach
Writer