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Director Paul Kemp on his new documentary “Nike’s Big Bet: Alberto Salazar and the Fine Line of Sport”

In this episode we speak with award-winning documentary film director, writer and producer Paul Kemp. Paul’s most recent film, Nike’s Big Bet: Alberto Salazar and the Fine Line of Sport premiered last week at the Hot Docs Film Festival.

RELATED: New Salazar documentary questions reasons for his 2019 suspension

This documentary explores the coaching career of Alberto Salazar during his time with the now defunct Nike Oregon Project. It tackles the question of whether Salazar, who is currently under anti-doping and SafeSport sanctions, is a villain, a hero, or something in between.   

Check out Nike’s Big Bet at the Hot Docs Film Festival through May 9th.

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