Events
What did Grigory do which changed the dynamic of the documentary?
He whistleblew about the state-sponsored doping programme in Russia
Who is Bryan Fogel?
The director of the film and amateur cyclist
Who said: He wrote book. It is dangerous to write book in Russia.
Grigory Rodchenkov
What is Russophobia?
Having a fear of Russia
What does the military presence in Russia represent?
A very controlling, military focused society.
Which race did Bryan enter?
Haute Race
Who is Grigory Rodchenkov?
He works for Rusada but is part of Russia's state-sponsored drug programme
Who said: Why would I watch a sport that is fixed?
What is deceit?
Lying to a group of people
What does Bryan's dog represent?
A connection to the concept of the 'underdog'
What was Bryan's objective in the documentary?
To see if doping actually enhances your athletics abilities and to see whether you can cheat the system
Who is Vladimir Putin?
Russian President who is a former member of the KGB
Who said: "Russia can participate in the Olympics"
Thomas Bach
What is corruption?
Dishonesty committed from people of power.
What happens in Icarus and Daedalus?
Daedalus is a creator and ends up killing his sun by defying human nature.
He used to be a marathon runner, then was accused of having schizophrenia
Who is Lance Armstrong?
An American cyclist who denied doping but then admits it
Who said: "Is he castrated?"
Grigory Rodchenkov
What is injustice?
When someone gets their way when they really shouldn't
What is the significance of the feathers?
It represents the story of Icarus and Daedalus
What happens to Grigory at the end of the film?
He gets put into the Witness Protection Programme
Who is Craig reedie?
He is a lawyer part of the committee to investigate Russia's doping
Grigory Rodchenkov
What is control? How is it shown in Icarus?
Control is when someone can choose what actions you take. It is shown with Grigory's relationship with Vitaly Mutko and that he was controlled by the Russian Government.
Where does the concept 'doublethink' come from?
George Orwell's 1984