Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women's Gymnastics
Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women's Gymnastics

Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women's Gymnastics

2020 1 Seasons 6 Episodes ⭐ 10.0 Documentary

A 6-part documentary series that tells the story of women’s gymnastics — the events and milestones, icons and hopefuls, triumphs and heartbreaks — through the voices of its greatest champions.

A 6-part documentary series that tells the story of women’s gymnastics — the events and milestones, icons and hopefuls, triumphs and heartbreaks — through the voices of its greatest champions.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

How Gymnasts Find Their Voice On The Floor

Aly Raisman, Nadia Comaneci, Laurie Hernandez, Katelyn Ohashi, and other legends recount the thrilling stories behind th

EP 2

Uneven Bars: The Closest Thing To Flying

In the second installment of Defying Gravity, high-flying athletes from across generations describe the struggle to achi

EP 3

The Aggressive Mentality of Balance Beam

A great gymnast needs mental toughness and great coaches -- but not all coaches are alike. What kind of support do world

EP 4

Unlocking Gymnastics’ Most Powerful Event: The Vault

Part four of this six-part documentary series explores the tradition of innovation that shaped gymnastics’ most powerf

EP 5

Abuse and Healing in Women’s Gymnastics

In part five of our documentary series, survivors of abuse describe the culture that allowed a USA Gymnastics physician

EP 6

Building a World-Class Gymnastics Team

In the final installment of our six-part documentary series, American icons ​Jordyn Wieber, Aly Raisman, Samantha Pesz

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