Product Details

• Actors: Michael Phelps, Bob Bowman
• Directors: Various
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Ten Mayflower / Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE)
• DVD Release Date: September 30, 2008
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001EQUER8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,700 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Having stood on the gold medal podium a record 8 times during one Olympic Games, Michael Phelps now stands alone as the the greatest Olympic champion in history. With exclusive interviews and commentary, Michael takes us on his personal journey to Olympic stardom. Includes all his races and special behind-the-scenes footage.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Olympic Coverage!, October 2, 2008

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This review is from: 2008 Olympics: Michael Phelps - Inside Story of the Beijing Games (DVD)

This movie showcases Michael Phelps' achievements during the 2008 Olympic Games. The first half of the film shows the events he performed in. His events are followed by interviews and mini-segments aired during his competition(s).

Michael Phelps is accomplishing his goal of introducing and inspiring many to swimming! He's a fantastic athlete who works to inspire a nation. This film places Mr. Phelps in the best light and serves to illustrate his dedication and hard work. While Michael Phelps had the tendency to be "at a loss for words," his performances are driven by his competitiveness. Again, this film works to exhibit the best of Michael Phelps during the 2008 Olympic Games and it serves to remind us all why he's quickly become the best swimming athlete.

Overall, the pieces in this film have been taken directly from what audiences were shown during the Olympic Games with the exception of a few interviews. I would recommend this to any swimming/Michael Phelps fan out there!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, great, just like the live Olympics., October 18, 2008

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Rob Hollister, Jr. (Tallinn, Estonia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2008 Olympics: Michael Phelps - Inside Story of the Beijing Games (DVD)

This DVD is exactly what I hoped for; I missed a lot of Phelps' historic races during the summer 2008 Beijing Olympics, and this has all 8 gold medal races with the original NBC footage and the call by Rowdy Gaines. There are interviews after each race with Bob Costas, Phelps, coach Bob Bowan & Rowdy Gaines where Phelps breaks down what was going on in his mind and in the pool during each race. The breathtaking 4x100 freestyle relay (Jason Lezak's come from behind to beat France) and the 100m Butterfly (Phelps' 0.01 sec win over Michael Cavic), the medal ceremonies, all the rest. This was the greatest U.S. Olympic moment since the 1980 hockey team win over the USSR. Everyone American should watch this amazing achievement of a lifetime.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT DVD!!, September 2, 2009

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Lola "Perdido Key" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2008 Olympics: Michael Phelps - Inside Story of the Beijing Games (DVD)

Waht a wonderful representation of the many events leading to and finalization of Michael Phelps' wins in the 2008 Olympic games. If you, like me, were enthralled with the races, you will surely enjoy this compilation -- shows each race in order and you don't have to be awake at 2 a.m. to watch!