The Iron Hammer (2020)

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In this personal and rousing documentary, Joan Chen charts the inspiring life and career of “Jenny” Lang Ping, a fearless and independent Olympic athlete who propels China to international prominence in volleyball. On the court, her most effective weapon is her lethal spike, hence her titular nickname, while her leadership skills and calm demeanor solidify her unique status as the first player and coach to win multiple World Championships and Olympic gold. Chen, in her documentary feature debut, skillfully combines thrilling excerpts from championship games, intimate conversations with Lang Ping, her colleagues, and players to craft an entertaining and multi-dimensional portrait of this groundbreaking athlete who transformed women’s volleyball.

Director: Joan Chen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Dalton Lai
Production: Mandalay Sports Media, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Country: China, United States of America
Language: 普通话, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

volleyball, volleyball coach

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Iron Hammer about?
In this personal and rousing documentary, Joan Chen charts the inspiring life and career of “Jenny” Lang Ping, a fearless and independent Olympic athlete who propels China to international prominence in volleyball. On the court, her most effective weapon is her lethal spike, hence her titular nickname, while her leadership skills and calm demeanor solidify her unique status as the first player and coach to win multiple World Championships and Olympic gold. Chen, in her documentary feature debut, skillfully combines thrilling excerpts from championship games, intimate conversations with Lang Ping, her colleagues, and players to craft an entertaining and multi-dimensional portrait of this groundbreaking athlete who transformed women’s volleyball.
Who directed The Iron Hammer?
The Iron Hammer was directed by Joan Chen.
Who stars in The Iron Hammer?
The Iron Hammer stars Lang Ping.
How long is The Iron Hammer?
The Iron Hammer has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is The Iron Hammer?
The Iron Hammer is a Documentary film.
Where was The Iron Hammer produced?
The Iron Hammer was produced in China, United States of America.