The Iron Hammer
2020, English. Directed by Joan Chen.
In this personal and rousing documentary, Joan Chen charts the inspiring life and career of “Jenny” Lang Ping, a fearless and independent Olympic athlete who propels China to international prominence in volleyball. On the court, her most effective weapon is her lethal spike, hence her titular nickname, while her leadership skills and calm demeanor solidify her unique status as the first player and coach to win multiple World Championships and Olympic gold. Chen, in her documentary feature debut, skillfully combines thrilling excerpts from championship games, intimate conversations with Lang Ping, her colleagues, and players to craft an entertaining and multi-dimensional portrait of this groundbreaking athlete who transformed women’s volleyball.
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- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 7 June 2020
- Country
- China, United States of America
- Written by
- Jan Lee, Jon Weinbach
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The Iron Hammer runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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The Iron Hammer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 June 2020. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Iron Hammer?
The Iron Hammer (2020) was directed by Joan Chen and stars Lang Ping.