Giannis: The Marvelous Journey

First of all let me disclose that I am an old broad who knows nothing about basketball or who is who in that game (except maybe for the old great ones like Jordan, Bird, James, O'Neal) however, this documentary moved me and it made me happy and made me want to watch a basketball game! It's an inspiring story of how someone dared to dream and worked hard for that dream because he knows it's the only way to get his family out of poverty and out of Greece. This documentary showed us what a person with faith and desire can accomplish in order to be great at what he does. This is the kind of documentary that should be seen by young men and women to inspire them to pursue with all their might what they dare to dream.

This is a must-watch for any person that believes in hard work, family values and perseverance. These lie at the core of the man Giannis we all know today. The documentary is a masterpiece. Outside sporting rivalries, it's hard not to love him and see how much of humanity he exudes.

The theme around family survival and how it impacts his disposition and his performance was a masterstroke. Maybe this will affect people's thought process per viewing the immigrant next door as more than just leeches and grifters, but folks who, aside from just trying to survive, nurse noble aspirations too.

The next documentary on him should be done after he retires. This crowns the earlier efforts to capture the story of the Greek Freak.

I'm not a basketball fan, but what this man has accomplished & become is incredibly impressive & inspiring! To see this man grow into this great athlete & experience everything new for the first time. Not for himself but the future for his family! It's true amazing, along with his loyalty & dedication to be & do his best,... it's unreal & unheard of!

A must watch for everyone, after watching you'll be a fan! I actually appreciate this man for his great values & hard work to be his very best for his team, watching him play is magical! A true hero & roll model for everyone! I can say after watching this documentary I've become a bucks fan!

Such a real documentary! Giannis is a role model of a person who will inspire and influence many generations to come. I'm glad that Amazon created this masterpiece. The best documentary I've ever watched related to sports or a person in general. It is filled with fantastic messages about family bonds, integrity of character, loyalty and love. I believe that whoever watches this documentary won't be able to resist from feeling all the emotions that Giannis had been experiencing in various moments of his life, illustrated in the it. It's so emotional and inspiring for everyone to watch, regardless of wether they like basketball or not. It will give you a better perspective in life and help you be grateful for every little thing you have with you might be taking for granted! Absolutely amazing! 👏👏👏

This was a refreshing documentary. Many documentaries made about celebrities is like an extended version of cribs "look what I have now". They come across materialistic and out of touch with reality. This documentary was different. From start to finish the most important aspect of Giannis' life was his family. His drive, success, and future ambitions were never about himself or his ego; they are fuelled by those he cares about most. He doesn't play down the hard work but shows where determination can get. Success is stepping stones and the support of a loving family is the most important thing along the way. New respect for this man. He's a true inspiration.