The Redeem Team (2022)

The Redeem Team (2022) is a sports documentary that follows the U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team’s quest to reclaim gold at the Beijing 2008 Games after the disappointment of Athens 2004. Through a mix of archival game footage and intimate interviews, the film traces how a roster led by stars like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, coached by Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, rebuilt confidence, chemistry and a new approach to international play. Watching the film, you'll experience the tension and exhilaration of the Olympic run — game highlights, locker-room conversations, film-room strategy sessions and candid reflections from players and coaches. The documentary captures both on-court brilliance and off-court personalities, showing how leadership, accountability and teamwork transformed a collection of superstars into a cohesive unit. Beyond the games, The Redeem Team offers a broader portrait of redemption and legacy: how this team reset expectations for American basketball on the world stage and influenced the sport’s future. Fans of basketball, sports history, and human stories of resilience will find a compelling, behind-the-scenes look at one of the game’s defining moments.

Actors: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony

Director: Jon Weinbach

Runtime: 97 min

Genres: Documentary, History, Sport

76 /100 7.4 /10 7.5 /10