The Iron Hammer
Overview
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.
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About The Iron Hammer (2020)
Released in 2020, The Iron Hammer is a documentary film from Mandalay Sports Media (China). It was directed by Joan Chen and written by Jan Lee and Jon Weinbach. The cast is led by Lang Ping. With a runtime of 1h 39m, the film averages 4.0/10 across 2 TMDB ratings.
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