About Calgary '88: 16 Days of Glory

Directed by world-renowned sports documentarian Bud Greenspan, 'Calgary '88: 16 Days of Glory' is an official film of the 1988 Winter Olympics held in Calgary, Canada. Capturing every essence of the sporting event, the film takes its viewers through a journey across 16 days filled with historical events, unprecedented victories, and legacies made across the globe. It takes a deep look into the lives of athletes, their dedication and passion, as well as the spirit of international brotherhood, promoted by the event.

Making / Production

The film, produced by Cappy Productions, was directed by Bud Greenspan who was best known for his Olympic-themed documentaries. Calgary '88: 16 Days of Glory was officially sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee as part of a series chronicling the Summer and Winter Games.

Actors

• David Perry - He worked as a Narrator in the movie and gave a stellar performance, gloving with his deep-intonation and vivid explanation of events.
• Werner Grossmann - He appeared as himself, representing the play-by-play of the Luge event.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Calgary '88: 16 Days of Glory stands as one of the most prominent documentaries to capture the Winter Olympic Games.
• This film was Bud Greenspan's ninth film in the official Olympic film series.
• The film captures Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards who was the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping.

Quotes

• "The Olympics is not just about winning, but also taking part" – Narrator (David Perry).
• "A gold medal isn't really made of gold. It's made of sweat, determination and a hard-to-find alloy called guts." – Narrator (David Perry).

Music, Soundtrack

• The film featured an original score composed by Ian Freebairn-Smith.