Although you will see some common footage from Sebastian Coe: Born to Run and The Olympians, this 39 minute video still gives you additional coverage of Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett. Commentary is provided by Chris Brasher and Angela Coe (Seb's mom); fellow athletes Steve Cram, Daley Thompson, and John Walker; as well as coaches Peter Coe and Harry Wilson. In addition to race footage you will be exposed to the media making of the rivalry and public debate of the 1980 Olympic boycott. The main focus in the film is the time period from the 1977 World Cup to the 1980 showdown in Moscow. Only a couple of minutes of still images weave with commentary concerning the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Coe and Ovett were fierce competitors although their relationship mellowed to friendship in the years following their running careers. This BBC production is rare and difficult to find, although you can view some of the footage below. The narration is provided by John McCarthy, the producer and director is Adelene Alani, and David Sinclair provided the music.
