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The Armstrong Lie

Documentary

2013, Movie, 2h 4min

In 2009, Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong’s comeback to cycling. The project was shelved when the doping scandal erupted, and re-opened after Armstrong’s confession. The Armstrong Lie picks up in 2013 and presents a riveting, insider's view of the unraveling of one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of sports. As Lance Armstrong says himself, “I didn’t live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one.”

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic David Hughes

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...Gibney's character study of Armstrong is tough and forensic.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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What was actually there remains slightly murky in this nonetheless compelling documentary...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Mark Kermode

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In his typically fascinating and intelligent investigation, Gibney delves not only into Armstrong's near-pathological "arrogance" (...) but also his own seduction by his charismatic and forceful subject.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Victoria Machmudov

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...det är en korrupt värld vi leds in i och ju mer grävande som görs desto tydligare blir det att absolut allt kan köpas för pengar. Lögnen var inte bara Armstrongs.

Read full review at Moviezine

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The Armstrong Lie is a documentary film that chronicles the life of professional cyclist Lance Armstrong, from his 2009 comeback attempt to his 2012 doping scandal. The film was directed by Alex Gibney, who initially set out to create a documentary about Armstrong's return to the sport after a four-year retirement. However, Gibney's project took an unexpected turn when Armstrong's doping scandal erupted in 2012. The film features interviews with Armstrong himself, as well as with his teammates, friends, and associates. It also includes archival footage from various television shows and news programs, including Larry King Live, The Daily Show, and South Park. Ultimately, The Armstrong Lie offers a revealing look at the double life led by one of the most celebrated athletes of our time.

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You can stream The Armstrong Lie on: Apple TV Store Amazon Store