Historical
A Dream to Grow On
Special Olympics started out as one woman’s dream of better, fuller lives for people with intellectual disabilities, young and old. A 1970s-era film showing the organization’s earliest days. DOWNLOAD MP4, 24 MIN (314 MB)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Biography - Championing the Cause
A short biography of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her life, work and passion for helping children and adults with intellectual disabilities reach their full potential. DOWNLOAD MP4, 6 MIN (42.2 MB)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver - Her Legacy Continues
Through a vision born in her own backyard, Eunice Kennedy Shriver changed the lives of millions. DOWNLOAD MP4, 4 MIN (48.6 MB)
Life in The Shadows
This film tells the story of U.S. President John F. Kennedy's pioneering work to help people with intellectual disabilities. DOWNLOAD MP4, 10 MIN (64.3 MB) | DOWNLOAD FLV, 10 MIN (44.4 MB)
Maria Shriver - Changing Attitudes, Making History
Maria Shriver talks about the far-reaching impact of a 1962 article by Eunice Kennedy Shriver. DOWNLOAD MP4, 3:30 MIN (39.5 MB)
3:27
Sargent Shriver Biography - A Pioneer with Special Olympics
For Special Olympics, Sargent Shriver was a leader during a time of strong international growth, a push that culminated in the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China. DOWNLOAD MP4, 5:30 MIN (65 MB) | DOWNLOAD WMV, 5:30 MIN (38.9 MB)
5:26
The Life of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver recounts his mother’s life of service—and what inspired her to found Special Olympics—in this brief 2011 CBS/Turner Sports profile. DOWNLOAD MP4, 3:30 MIN (32.9 MB)