Marion Jones: Press Pause
Marion Jones: Press Pause

Movie·2010·0h 53m

Marion Jones: Press Pause

Decisions are sprints. Redemption is a marathon.

Directed By

John Singleton

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

Few athletes in Olympic history have reached such heights and depths as Marion Jones. After starring at the University of North Carolina and winning gold at the 1997 and '99 World Track and Field Championships, her rise to the top culminated at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. There, she captivated the world with her beauty, style and athletic dominance, sprinting and jumping to three gold medals and two bronze. Eventually, though, her accomplishments and her reputation would be tarnished. For years, Jones denied the increasing speculation that she used performance-enhancing drugs. But in October 2007, she finally admitted what so many had long suspected -- that she had indeed used steroids. Jones was sentenced to six months in prison for lying to federal investigators and soon saw her Olympic achievements disqualified. Now a free woman, Jones is running in a new direction in life and taking time to reflect.

Written By

Jacqueline Vleck

Producer

Paul Hall

Music

Aaron Zigman

Editor

Edward R. Abroms

Themes

sportsdrugssports documentarytrack and fieldolympic athlete

Production House

ESPN
ESPN Films

Audience Score

46%

9 votes

Skip19%
Timepass46%
Go for it27%
Perfection8%

Where to watch

Region: AU

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Crew

John Singleton

John Singleton

Director

Aaron Zigman

Aaron Zigman

Original Music Composer

Paul Hall

Producer

Jacqueline Vleck

Writer

Edward R. Abroms

Editor

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