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30 for 30

2009
30 for 30

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EP1 Rodman: For Better or Worse Sep 10, 2019

The unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman.

EP2 Chuck & Tito Oct 15, 2019

The hot-and-cold relationship between MMA fighters Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, from the start of UFC through its rise in popularity and to the present day.

EP3 Vick: Part 1 Jan 30, 2020

Part 1 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing return. After high school in Newport News, Va., Vick led Virginia Tech to a BCS title game and was drafted No. 1 by the Atlanta Falcons. He was also a star who refused to turn his back on the friends who'd been with him since the beginning. Ultimately, that refusal would portend his downfall. Directed by Stanley Nelson.

EP4 Vick: Part 2 Feb 06, 2020

Part 2 of 2. Chronicling the career of quarterback Michael Vick: his incredible rise, shocking fall and polarizing return. Vick served nearly two years for crimes related to involvement in a dog fighting ring, going from star athlete to national pariah; from one of the most popular players in the NFL and all of sports to a man as ostracized as virtually any public figure in America. Directed by Stanley Nelson.

EP5 Lance: Part 1 May 24, 2020

Part 1. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles before being implicated in one of sport's largest doping scandals. Extensive interviews with Armstrong are featured by director Marina Zenovich.

EP6 Lance: Part 2 May 31, 2020

Part 2. An in-depth look at the rise and fall of cyclist Lance Armstrong, who won seven straight Tour de France titles before being implicated in one of sport's largest doping scandals. Extensive interviews with Armstrong are featured by director Marina Zenovich.

EP7 Be Water Jun 07, 2020

An exploration of the life and legacy of Bruce Lee as an acting and martial arts icon.

EP8 Long Gone Summer Jun 15, 2020

A look back at the 1998 home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.

EP9 The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 1 Sep 27, 2020

Part 1 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.

EP10 The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 2 Sep 28, 2020

Part 2 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.

EP11 The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 3 Sep 29, 2020

Part 3 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.

EP12 The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 4 Sep 30, 2020

Part 4 of 4. The life of South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, from his childhood during the last days of apartheid, to worldwide celebrity as the first double-leg amputee to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, to his conviction for killing his girlfriend.

EP13 The Infinite Race Dec 15, 2020

The story of the Tarahumara, an indigenous community in Mexico, famed for their legendary running ability, and their preference for running barefoot, who inspired an ultrarunning craze across the world, and what's happened as their homes and communities were ravaged by drug cartels and violence.

EP14 Al Davis vs. The NFL Feb 04, 2021

Using deepfake technology and content from the NFL Films archives, reconstructions of Raiders owner Al Davis and NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle tell the story of their contentious rivalry, in particular Davis's desire to move his team from Oakland to Los Angeles despite the league's objections.

EP15 Breakaway Jul 13, 2021

Maya Moore, one of women's basketball's most decorated players, stepped away from her sport to advocate for a man she believed to be wrongly imprisoned—a cause that changed her life in unexpected ways.

EP16 Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 1 Sep 14, 2021

An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

EP17 Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 2 Sep 14, 2021

An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

EP18 Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 3 Sep 15, 2021

An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

EP19 Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 4 Sep 15, 2021

An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.

EP20 The Tuck Rule Feb 06, 2022

Chronicling the controversial "tuck rule" decision in a 2001-2002 Raiders-Patriots playoff game that keyed Tom Brady's first postseason win and helped launch a dynasty under coach Bill Belichick. Raiders DB Charles Woodson discusses the play with Brady, with additional interviews with referee Walt Coleman, and others from the game. Directed by Ken Rodgers and Nick Mascolo.

EP21 Shark Feb 07, 2022

This documentary examines the legendary career of professional golfer Greg Norman, and how it was shaped by one stunning day at the Masters Tournament in 1996.

EP22 The Greatest Mixtape Ever May 31, 2022

The documentary examines how 1990s streetball and the And1 Mixtape transformed basketball culture at large. In the late 1990s, a burgeoning young New York City DJ, Set Free, had the idea to set some grainy streetball highlights to a soundtrack of emerging rap music. The results culminated in what came to be known as the And1 Mixtape, a series of VHS tapes that forever transformed the game of basketball.

EP23 Dream On (Part 1) Jun 01, 2022

At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. But that’s barely the start of the real story of the Women’s Dream Team. Because the truth about how the team came together, and what they endured on their grueling 14-month road leading up to the Olympics, is one of the most unlikely and most complicated tales told in sports history.

EP24 Dream On (Part 2) Jun 02, 2022

At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. But that’s barely the start of the real story of the Women’s Dream Team. Because the truth about how the team came together, and what they endured on their grueling 14-month road leading up to the Olympics, is one of the most unlikely and most complicated tales told in sports history.

EP25 Dream On (Part 3) Jun 05, 2022

At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USA women’s basketball team dominated the competition. Eight wins. Zero losses. Gold medals around their necks. They made it look easy. But that’s barely the start of the real story of the Women’s Dream Team. Because the truth about how the team came together, and what they endured on their grueling 14-month road leading up to the Olympics, is one of the most unlikely and most complicated tales told in sports history.

EP26 Jeanette Lee Vs. Dec 13, 2022

Jeanette Lee is an Asian-American billiards player who brought strength, sex appeal and skill to pool halls around the world; after her recent cancer diagnosis, Lee looks back on her storied career and opens up about her life.

EP27 Bullies of Baltimore Feb 05, 2023

They were arguably the most dominating defensive team in NFL history – and perhaps the most entertaining club that pro football has ever seen. A behemoth on the field that turned into, literally, one of the classic shows of the reality television era. Now, a little more than two decades after one extraordinary season etched their legacy for all time, the documentary tells the story of a Super Bowl champion for the ages.

EP28 The American Gladiators Documentary Part 1 May 30, 2023

Part 1 of 2. The cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contestants against professional "gladiators." It was "part sports, part game show, but all American."

EP29 The American Gladiators Documentary Part 2 May 31, 2023

Part 2 of 2. The cast and crew of American Gladiators look back on the iconic 90s series which pitted "amateur" contestants against professional "gladiators." It was "part sports, part game show, but all American."

EP30 The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 1 Jun 06, 2023

A multi-part film chronicling the colorful life of basketball Hall Of Famer and Grateful Dead superfan Bill Walton.

EP31 The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 2 Jun 06, 2023

Bill was part of UCLA’s 88-game winning streak but when it ended,it devastated him. Despite injuries early in the NBA, he was a force to be reckoned with.

EP32 The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 3 Jun 13, 2023

Bill Walton was at the top of his game for the Blazers and his play would earn him an MVP, even as he went up against legends like Kareem.

EP33 The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 4 Jun 13, 2023

The decision to leave the Trail Blazers was tough for Bill and a failed stint at the Clippers would lead him to team up with the legendary Larry Bird.

EP34 The Great Heisman Race of 1997 Dec 09, 2023

The story of the 1997 Heisman Trophy race and the now-legendary players who vied for the honor of College Football's best player award that season.

EP35 The Minister of Defense Dec 13, 2023

A portrait of legendary NFL defensive lineman, Reggie White, who constantly strived to "do right" but found that sometimes there is no easy answer as to what 'right' means.

EP36 I'm Just Here for the Riot Jun 04, 2024

On June 15, 2011, the Canucks' Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Boston Bruins sparks a massive riot in downtown Vancouver. Police cars are overturned and burned, windows are shattered, stores are looted, and waves of young people are caught up in the mayhem.

EP37 False Positive Jun 11, 2024

Butch Reynolds was one of the biggest track and field stars in the world, a talent in his prime on top of his sport. But when he took a drug test in Monaco in the summer of 1990, his career was upended, and his life was forever changed.

EP38 No Scope: The Story of FaZe Clan Jul 01, 2024

A history of Call of Duty clan turned esports organization FaZe Clan and their numerous tumultuous events throughout their decade-plus existence.

EP39 American Son Jul 29, 2024

A profile of Michael Chang, a Taiwanese-American tennis professional, and his 1989 French Open title win, including his upset over Ivan Lendl.

EP40 Dude Perfect: A very long shot Aug 03, 2024

A look at content creators Dude Perfect, going over their dramatic rise and the sacrifices they went through in the realm of sports-themed entertainment.

EP41 Stolen Gold Sep 17, 2024

Ramón Torres confronts a deception within the Spanish basketball ID team he captained at the 2000 Summer Paralympics: Many of his teammates were revealed to not actually have intellectual disabilities (and were stripped of their gold-medal win as a result).

EP42 The New York Sack Exchange Dec 13, 2024

A nostalgic look back at the sensational defensive line of the 1980s New York Jets. This group of larger-than-life personalities not only terrorized quarterbacks but also captivated an entire city with their flamboyant style and relentless drive.
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Released: 06 October 2009 Returning Series
Producted By: ESPN Films
Country: United States of America
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Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.espn.com/30for30/
Synopsis

30 for 30 is the umbrella title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN and its sister networks and online properties. The series, which highlights people and events in the sports world that have generally received small amounts of attention, has featured two "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011-2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website.

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zkonedog Usually, I'm just a baseball/football guy when it comes to my sporting pastimes. All the other professional sports and pastimes just don't interest me all that much. As such, I was a bit skeptical (despite the very positive reviews) of these documentaries considering their wide-ranging appeal. Boy, was I ever wrong! Simply put, these are some of the best sports documentaries ever produced...period. They are so varied and genre-diverse that describing them all would take too long for this kind of review forum, but most sucked me in from the beginning and made me truly care until the very end.Thus, if you have ANY doubts about whether or not you will enjoy this series, check them at the door RIGHT NOW! Even if you aren't a raging sports enthusiast, these documentaries will appeal to your very human nature with their drama and thought-provoking nature. As such, there really aren't too many people who I COULDN'T recommend "30 for 30" to.
TxMike The episode on Marion Jones is now available via Netflix streaming. That is how I saw it.I was a big track and field fan most of my life, and I recall in the late 1990s and into the early 2000s following Marion Jones's accomplishments on the track. Any time an athlete breaks out and rather quickly dominates you have to suspect the use of illegal performance enhancing substances. I believed Jones when she publicly denied cheating, then later was convicted of lying to federal officials. That earned her a 6-month jail term, and part of that in "solitary" for a fight in prison.So I was naturally disappointed but to her credit she accepted full responsibility, mostly avoiding the use of "mistake" and instead saying she made "decisions", and those were bad decisions. She has tried to redeem herself and be a positive force by speaking out, especially to children, of the importance of surrounding yourself with good people and making the right decisions.Whether you like Jones or not, the film itself is good, it goes right to the core of the issues. Are black athletes treated in a less-forgiving manner, as accused by Edwin Moses? I don't know, but it raises doubt.Of note, after her 3rd child was born, she began working hard to get into shape and at age 34 became a member of the Tulsa Shock of the WNBA, and performed well from the start. She had played college basketball, something many of us never knew.
mjkl64 Like ESPN's "Sports Century", the "30 for 30" stories get a lot of interviews from not just the athletes involved but coaches, media, family and friends to really get behind the scenes. I have enjoyed every episode I have watched but I have some personal favorites, like:"The Band That Wouldn't Die"- being an old Baltimore Colt fan, this story of a band that kept together after the Colts' departure really hit home. They are now the Baltimore Ravens Marching Band."The Best That Never Was"- a poignant story of the unfulfilled promise of Marcus Dupree. Great interviews in this one with Sooners coaches Barry Switzer and Lu cious Selmon and Dupree himself."The Fab Five"- the story of the U. of Michigan's men's basketball team of the early 1990's that started five freshmen. Their story of reaching the national championship game in consecutive years and the later penalties (including vacating their Final Four appearances) is must-see viewing for any college basketball fan.Other stories like "The U" and the one where Wayne Gretzky got traded to the LA Kings in 1988 were great, also. I give it 9 stars- it is simply a great show to watch!
TheEmulator23 I liked just about all of them but the Marion Jones one. As a Former Track stud, the whole documentary made me sick. I lost so much respect for the once talented John Singleton because of the way this was told. She is the definition of a loser. I don't care that she was a good basketball player or not, she helped destroy what Track & Field should & could have been here in the United States. Everything she says is complete BS. I hope she's a pariah for the rest of her pathetic life. It would have been one thing if she had just lied a few times, but the fact she lied FOR YEARS & constantly would go in front of cameras & say she wasn't using performance enhancing drugs destroys any sort of credibility she might have had. She's as bad as anything Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire, Jason Giambi, & Sammy Sosa did. Track & Field seems to still be trying to find an audience & she's a HUGE part of the reason why.On a happier note. I loved "The U, The 2 Escobars, Tim Richmond, Who Killed the USFL, & the Best that never was, the best. They were all pretty dang good documentaries & many of them could have been released theatrically they were that well done.

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