Cast
Michael Johnson: Super Man
The documentary "Michael Johnson: Super Man" tells the story of Michael Johnson, who came from Dallas, Texas, and managed to become a worldwide athlete. Johnson, who won gold medals in both 200 and 400 meter runs at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, was the first person to achieve this success. When he retired in 2000, he had won a total of 18 gold medals in major championships.
The documentary narrates Johnson's athletic career, family life, and post-retirement life, while also giving space to the opinions of athletes such as Ato Boldon and Frankie Fredericks who competed with him. The documentary ends with Johnson facing an unforeseen situation, a stroke, and his struggle to survive.
The documentary invites the viewers to witness both the bright and challenging moments of Johnson's life and tells a universal story through the challenges he faced and the successes he achieved.
The documentary was filmed in Dallas, Texas, where Johnson was born and raised, and in San Francisco, California, where he lives.