The National Film Board of Canada films the Games of the XXI Olympiad in Montréal 1976. Back in the day, the games are broadcast on TV. This is meant to present everything beyond TV. It follows a few of the athletes trying to knit together complete experiences by the participants. I don't think that it achieves that. Caitlyn Jenner (Bruce at the time) has a big section. Chrystie Jenner with her blonde hair has plenty of camera time. This is a fairly traditional Olympics documentary. The most memorable scene may be the little kid who gets to lead a bicycle racing team. I'm sure those who remember it would recognize Nadia Comaneci and other athletes. The games had a boycott by 29 countries after the New Zealand national rugby union team toured South Africa. I don't expect many warts to be exposed in this government funded film although it couldn't hide the empty seats in many of the competitions. That's the big flaw here. The crowds are not always there which the film needs for intensity.
Review of Games of the XXI Olympiad
