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The Gabby Douglas Story

The Gabby Douglas Story

20147.41h 30m

Overview

The true story of Gabby Douglas who becomes the first African American to be named Individual All-Around Champion in artistic gymnastics at the Olympic Games.

Directed by Gregg Champion
Written by Maria Nation, Sterling Anderson
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Top Cast

Regina King

Regina King

Natalie Hawkins

Imani Hakim

Imani Hakim

Gabby 14-16 Years

Sydney Mikayla

Sydney Mikayla

Gabby 7-12 Years

Riele Downs

Riele Downs

Arielle 13-16 Years

Brian Tee

Brian Tee

Liang Chow

David Haydn-Jones

David Haydn-Jones

Dirk

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Miss Caroline

Gabby Douglas

Gabby Douglas

Gabby Douglas

Jai Jai Jones

Jai Jai Jones

Tim Douglas

Thamela Mpumlwana

Thamela Mpumlwana

John 9-14 Years

Themes & Keywords

sportsolympic gamesgymnastics

About The Gabby Douglas Story

The Gabby Douglas Story is a tv movie, drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of sports, olympic games, gymnastics. Directed by Gregg Champion, it stars Regina King, Imani Hakim, Sydney Mikayla. The true story of Gabby Douglas who becomes the first African American to be named Individual All-Around Champion in artistic gymnastics at the Olympic Games.

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