movie backdrop
The Legend in Me

The Legend in Me

  • Overview
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 4, 2024

Runtime

1h 23m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

The Legend in Me

Director

Calvin Hwang

Description

Living in the shadow of Canadian sports legend Lionel Conacher (1900–1954), whose legacy spans five sports, is a daunting challenge for any relative. For great-grandchild Lionel IV, better known as Chas, that challenge extends beyond athletics into the realm of self-discovery. As a non-binary individual navigating identity in the 21st century, Chas explores both the weight of their family’s star-athlete lineage and the evolving landscape of queer identity in a documentary that bridges nostalgia with forward-looking reflection.