The Last Gold is a feature-length documentary film narrated by Emmy-winner Julianna Margulies, revealing the untold story of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. It centers around Shirley Babashoff, a transcendent American athlete who battled a conspiracy with honesty and tenacity. The US women's swim team entered the Games expecting to dominate, but were instead overwhelmed by the East German team. The US women faced criticism and pressure, but ultimately came together to win the final race, a story of teamwork and perseverance.
The Last Gold
This documentary uncovers a previously unexplored chapter in Olympic swimming history, focusing on a team of East German athletes who dominated the 1976 Montreal Games.
