The Armstrong Lie
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In 2009, Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong's comeback to cycling. The project was shelved when the doping scandal erupted, and re-opened after Armstrong's confession. The Armstrong Lie picks up in 2013 and presents a riveting, insider's view of the unraveling of one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of sports. As Lance Armstrong says himself, "I didn't live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."
The Armstrong Lie is a 2013 documentary by Alex Gibney that chronicles Lance Armstrong's fall from grace following his doping confession. Originally commissioned as a comeback story in 2009, the film was shelved during the scandal and restructured after Armstrong's admission, offering an insider's account of how one of sports' greatest myths unraveled.
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The Armstrong Lie | Official Trailer #2 HD (2013)
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When was The Armstrong Lie released?
The documentary premiered on September 8, 2013.
Who directed The Armstrong Lie?
Alex Gibney directed the film, initially as a project about Armstrong's cycling comeback before pivoting to document the doping scandal and its aftermath.
What is The Armstrong Lie about?
The film explores Lance Armstrong's confession to doping and the unraveling of his public image, drawing on footage and material Gibney had gathered since 2009 when he was first hired to film Armstrong's comeback story.
Where can I watch The Armstrong Lie?
The documentary is available through various streaming platforms and on-demand services; check your local listings for current availability.
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