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Freestyle: The Victories of Dan Gable (DVD) Email This Page
Filmmaker: David L. Gould and Kevin Kelley As Seen On: HBO       
DVD - $ 95.00
Price listed includes Public Performance License.
A biography of the "Babe Ruth" of wrestling - Dan Gable - set against the backdrop of his last year coaching for Iowa University. Gable won the Olympic gold medal in 1972 by not surrendering a point to any of his opponents. This, despite the fact the Soviets came to the Olympics with only one goal in mind, to defeat Gable. He went on to become the most successful coach in the history of the sport. An inside look at the unique culture of wrestling and a rare view of this legendary sports figure.


Running time: 105 min., Year released: 2007
Close captioned?: N, Color?: Y
Avail. formats: dvd
ISBN: 1-55974-718-8
Language: English, Subtitled?: N
For classroom?: Y, Study Guide?: N
Grade level: 7th and up

Reviews:

"...a splendid presentation..."
Bobby Douglas, Head Wrestling Coach, Iowa State University

"...a truly remarkable documentary."
-John Smith, Head Wrestling Coach, Oklahoma State University

Other Credits:

Executive Producer: Daniel Lind
Producer: David Gould
Editor: Bryan J. Less
Music Composed by Michael Wandmacher
This title can also be found in: Athletes & Athleticism, Biographies, Fitness, Health, Hobbies & Special Interest, Sports, U.S. History
 

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