The Iron Hammer
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Chen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Weinbach, Jan Lee
- Original Title
- The Iron Hammer
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Mandalay Sports Media, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Chen
Jon Weinbach, Jan Lee
Dalton Lai
Jan Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Chen
Director
Jon Weinbach
Writer
Jan Lee
Writer
Dalton Lai
Editor
Jan Lee
Producer
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What is The Iron Hammer about?
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.
Who directed The Iron Hammer?
The Iron Hammer was directed by Joan Chen.
Who stars in The Iron Hammer?
The principal cast of The Iron Hammer includes Lang Ping.
When was The Iron Hammer released and how long is it?
The Iron Hammer was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.