‘The Weight of Gold’
HBO Sports documentary The Weight of Gold is a perfect follow-up to Netflix’s Athlete A. Narrated and executive produced by legendary swimmer Michael Phelps, The Weight of Gold explores the mental health challenges that plague Olympic athletes and the lack of support provided by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. The documentary features sit-down interviews with Phelps, Lolo Jones, Bode Miller, Shaun White, and more U.S. Olympians who discuss their struggle with mental health, family, and financial issues, as well as the immense burden placed upon them by the American public and the media. The Weight of Gold is an essential take on Olympians’ struggles, many of which have been — and continue to be — swept under the rug in the name of glory.