Defiance with Michael Johnson

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DEFIANCE

A landmark documentary examining the history of protest in sport, led by legendary sprinter Michael Johnson

THE TALENT

Michael Johnson

INCREDIBLE, POIGNANT,
OPTIMISTIC AND SHOCKING

In conversations with athletes, commentators and educators, Michael Johnson discovers the remarkable stories of those who’ve taken stands, assesses the impact of their efforts in driving societal change, and asks the fundamental question: Where does our personal conscience lead us?

Defiance is a deep dive into the issues that run alongside sporting protest: race, poverty, equality, visibility, pay equity. For Michael it’s also an opportunity to reflect on his own position, to ask himself whether he did enough with his platform to bring about change.