Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds
Synopsis
This documentary, named after those pivotal seconds, tells the incredible life story of five-time Olympic medallist and LGBTQIA+ activist Tom Daley OBE.
Join us as we travel through the past and present of the world’s most iconic Olympic diver, and explore the successes and hardships that a child prodigy from Plymouth faced in his journey to become one of Britain’s most successful Olympic athletes of all time.
With never-before-seen archive footage and close collaboration with Tom Daley and his family, this documentary explores the pivotal figures, biggest achievements, and greatest obstacles that Daley faced both in and out of the pool. Throughout his life, Daley has battled injury, loss, eating disorders, and prejudice against his sexuality, and come out stronger on the other side.
Be it as a sporting legend or champion for LGBTQ+ rights, Tom Daley has shaped the world far beyond what could have been thought possible for a British diver. This is his story.
Details
- Year
- 2025
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 88 min
- Format
- Digital
- Director
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Vaughan Sivell
- Producer
- Tom Wood
- Executive Producer
- Tom Daley, Natan Stoessel, Ty Francis, Alayna Francis, Frances Goodwin
- Editor
- Ashley Scott
- Director of Photography
- Ricky Patel
- Sound
- Martin Qesku, Dominic Corbisiero
- Composer
- Ceiri Torjussen
- Principal cast
- With contributions from: Thomas Daley, Dustin Lance Black, Debbie Daley, Leon Taylor, Andy Banks, Jane Figueiredo
- Assistant Producer
- Guy Bailey-Williams
- Film Title Note
- FKA One Point Six Seconds
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
A Western Edge Pictures production for Warner Bros. Discovery, Olympic Channel
Western Edge Pictures
Guy Bailey-Williams139-149 Fonthill Road
London
N4 3HF
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