Iconic Biographies – Mario Lemieux
These four biographical documentaries, originally commissioned for CBC’s storied “Life and Times” series, profile four unique Canadian athletes who, through achievement both within and outside of the arena, redefined their sports, entertained and inspired thousands of fans and changed the way we look at ourselves. Using footage of game action, personal archives and exclusive interviews with the who’s who of the sporting world, each icon’s stories is told with entertaining and inspiring candor.
MARIO LEMIEUX
This Montreal native’s journey encountered the most dramatic highs and lows that life can offer – professional accomplishments of the highest order and health problems both debilitating and life threatening. Lemieux’s story is one of both; adversity of the human spirit while facing and overcoming life’s challenges with a quiet dignity, and determined resolve and along the way delivering Stanley Cups and gold medal victories with performances that crystallized his magnificence.
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Running time 1×1 hour