Icarus: The Aftermath
A tense documentary sequel follows Bryan Fogel and Grigory Rodchenkov through the personal and political consequences of a world-shaking sports scandal.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- serious
- urgent
- politically charged
- documentary night
- political film discussion
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the documentary as a compelling, consequential continuation of the original investigation, with strong urgency and investigative value.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Identified as the second chapter of the 2018 documentary Icarus, extending its subject and aftermath.
Grigory Rodchenkov is a principal participant, and the film follows the consequences of his revelations.
The premise concerns the aftermath of an internationally significant scandal involving institutional power and responsibility.
Rodchenkov's continuing role as a central figure places personal consequences alongside public exposure.
Films like Icarus: The Aftermath, and why
Icarus
investigative documentary structure, institutional corruption, and high-stakes political consequences
The Dissident
documentary examination of state power, human rights, and international accountability
Citizenfour
political documentary focused on whistleblowing, surveillance, and official misconduct
Movie Details
- Director
- Bryan Fogel
- Release Date
- 2022-09-02
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Bryan Fogel
- Grigory Rodchenkov
Common questions
- What is Icarus: The Aftermath about?
- A tense documentary sequel follows Bryan Fogel and Grigory Rodchenkov through the personal and political consequences of a world-shaking sports scandal.
- What is Icarus: The Aftermath like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Icarus: The Aftermath as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Icarus: The Aftermath violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Icarus: The Aftermath.
- What did critics think of Icarus: The Aftermath?
- Critics broadly regard the documentary as a compelling, consequential continuation of the original investigation, with strong urgency and investigative value.
- Which films are like Icarus: The Aftermath?
- Films with a similar feel include Icarus, The Dissident, and Citizenfour.
- How long is Icarus: The Aftermath?
- Icarus: The Aftermath runs 111 minutes.
