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30 for 30 - ESPN Films

★9.0 2011 3 Seasons TV-MA

Following on from the success of ESPN's 30 for 30 series, this collection of sports documentaries continues to tell compelling stories from the unique perspective of the filmmakers.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 30 episodes

The Fab Five

Episode 01

The Fab Five

Mar 13, 2011 · 60 min

The story of the 1991 Michigan men's basketball recruiting class, called the Fab Five, one of whom (Chris Webber) was later involved in a notorious pay-for-play scandal.

Catching Hell

Episode 02

Catching Hell

Sep 27, 2011 · 60 min

The relationship between Chicago Cubs fans and Steve Bartman following Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series.

Renee

Episode 03

Renee

Oct 4, 2011 · 60 min

The film tells the story of Renee Richard's battle to enter the 1977 U.S. Open as the first transgender tennis player. Simultaneously, it follows her today as she struggles to cope with a life of contradictions and personal conflict.

Episode 04

The Dotted Line

Oct 11, 2011 · 60 min

Sports agents Peter Greenberg and Eugene Lee are profiled with their clients Johan Santana, Jacquian Williams and Robert Hughes.

Episode 05

Charismatic

Oct 18, 2011 · 60 min

In June of 1999 an unlikely colt named Charismatic, with down and out jockey Chris Antley aboard, headed down the stretch at the Belmont Stakes, just seconds away from becoming the first Triple Crown winner in nearly 21 years.

Episode 06

The Real Rocky

Oct 25, 2011 · 60 min

A profile of Chuck Wepner, the original inspiration for Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa character, and how the glory of Rocky eluded Wepner as he took several strange turns in an effort to stay in the spotlight.

Unguarded

Episode 07

Unguarded

Nov 1, 2011 · 60 min

The story of Chris Herren, a high school basketball star and NBA player; his career-long struggles with drug abuse; and his ultimate discovery of redemption and personal fulfillment through the game.

Episode 08

Roll Tide/War Eagle

Nov 8, 2011 · 60 min

The continuing rivalry between Auburn University and the University of Alabama, focusing on the history between the two programs, the bad blood between their fans, and how this intense rivalry came to a pinnacle, just when they ended up needing each other most.

Episode 09

The Marinovich Project

Dec 10, 2011 · 60 min

From birth, Todd Marinovich was raised with a defined purpose of creating the perfect athlete. Trained by his father Marv, a former pro football player, the young Marinovich was meticulously engineered and nurtured into a star quarterback. But three short years later he was out of the NFL.

Episode 10

Goose

Feb 26, 2012 · 60 min

The life of Reece "Goose" Tatum who played in Negro League baseball and was an original member of the legendary Harlem Globetrotters.

Episode 11

Magic Johnson: The Announcement

Mar 11, 2012 · 60 min

On Thursday, Nov. 7, 1991, Earvin "Magic" Johnson made people stop and watch at the Forum in Inglewood, California. The 32-year-old ground-breaking point guard was holding a press conference to make the stunning announcement that he was HIV-positive.

Episode 12

26 Years: The Dewey Bozella Story

Mar 15, 2012 · 60 min

Life of Dewey Bozella and his 26 years behind bars, where he found strength and purpose through boxing, and his goal to be proven innocent and box professionally once he was released.

Episode 13

Right to Play

Jun 2, 2012 · 60 min

The story of Norwegian speed-skating gold medalist Johann Olav Koss, who founded the non-profit organization, Right to Play, which brings sports children in third-world and war-torn countries.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 9.0 /10

based on 4 votes

Synopsis

Following on from the success of ESPN's 30 for 30 series, this collection of sports documentaries continues to tell compelling stories from the unique perspective of the filmmakers.

Documentary

Where to watch 30 for 30 - ESPN Films

30 for 30 - ESPN Films is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 3 seasons and 30 total episodes, rated 9.0/10 by 4 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does 30 for 30 - ESPN Films have?

30 for 30 - ESPN Films has 3 seasons with 30 episodes in total.

Is 30 for 30 - ESPN Films still on the air?

30 for 30 - ESPN Films is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs 30 for 30 - ESPN Films?

30 for 30 - ESPN Films airs on ESPN.

When did 30 for 30 - ESPN Films first air?

30 for 30 - ESPN Films first aired on March 13, 2011.

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