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Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2000)

Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2000)

Documentary

The Games of the new millenium

Release Date: 2000, September 15
Countries: Australia
Production: Seven Network
Cast: Olivia Newton-John, Tina Arena, Vanessa Amorosi, John Farnham, Cathy Freeman, Nikki Webster, Dawn Fraser

Overview:

Coverage of the glorious Olympic Opening Ceremony of the Games in Sydney. The opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympic games took place on Friday 15 September in Stadium Australia. As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings combined the formal and ceremonial opening of this international sporting event, including welcoming speeches, hoisting of the flags and the parade of athletes, with an artistic spectacle to showcase the host nation's culture and history.