As soemone who hardly watches sports on TV I always happily make an exception for the 100 metres (whether that’s during the Olympic Games or at other times). It’s not even 10 seconds of action, but it is a moment that’s filled with tension and drama. During the last couple of years there was one man who seemed invincible in this event. He was able to set new world records which gave you the feeling that he wasn’t even trying and could probably be even faster: Usain Bolt. Besides that Bolt also is an entertainer who manages to get crowds excited for him. The Olympic Games in Brazil were his last and with I Am Bolt he closes off his career. He allows the viewer to take a look behind the scenes and find out what it took to get as far as he has.
Although you get an idea about the discipline which is needed to become the best in the world and which obstacles you run into, like injuries, this documentary unfortunately doesn’t get into things in much detail. It is mainly a film which celebrates his successes and show him training an d having fun. It doesn’t tell you much about him growing up, his parents and what motivates him and what he worries about. My expectation of this was that it would be as powerful as him performances on the track, but it misses that explosive power. Although I wouldn’t call it a bad documentary it’s not one that will leave a lasting impression.
