Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly shows unprepared athlete taking on Olympics

Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly offers a glimpse into the unpreparedness of an academic, Raygun, as she takes on the Olympics. At the center of the documentary are Samuel Free, her husband, and Raygun herself, who bonded over their shared love of dance. They even coached each other in breaking. Raygun's wedding, filled with dance moves, is also featured in the documentary.

Her viral performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics sparked memes, comedy skits, and even conspiracy theories. Celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Adele expressed their opinions on her unusual dance moves, including the kangaroo and the sprinkler. The film reveals that Raygun was unprepared for the Olympics, with few people to guide her through her performance on the world stage.

Just days before the Games, she confided in her therapist, expressing fear about the potential ridicule she could face. Her parents, Russell and Beverly, had little expectation of their daughter becoming an Olympian. Raygun's journey began in her teenage years with ballet, tap, and jazz before breaking. Despite her Olympic debut, fellow B-Girl Tinylocks was harshly critical of her performance, deeming it a "wrong."

Even her friend, B-Girl Flix, who had known Raygun for 15 years, felt "offended" and "embarrassed" by the routine. Raygun's rounds at the Olympics were marked by stiffness and a lack of professionalism, as seen in the qualifier footage. She did not receive a single vote from any of the judges. Throughout the documentary, Raygun shares her thoughts on the unfolding events, describing the experience as a "wild dream" and hinting at uncertain future plans. The documentary is currently streaming on Netflix.