30 for 30
TV-PG
8.8
2009
Documentary
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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Episode 35 : The Minister of Defense
December. 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.
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Episode 34 : The Great Heisman Race of 1997
December. 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.
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Episode 33 : The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 4
June. 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.
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Episode 32 : The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 3
June. 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.
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Episode 31 : The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 2
June. 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.
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Episode 30 : The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 1
June. 06,2023
A multi-part film chronicling the colorful life of basketball Hall Of Famer and Grateful Dead superfan Bill Walton.
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Episode 29 : 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."
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Episode 28 : 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."
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Episode 27 : Bullies of Baltimore
February. 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.
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Episode 26 : Jeanette Lee Vs.
December. 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.
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Episode 22 : 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.
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Episode 21 : Shark
February. 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.
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Episode 20 : The Tuck Rule
February. 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.
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Episode 19 : Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 4
September. 15,2021
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
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Episode 18 : Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 3
September. 15,2021
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
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Episode 17 : Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 2
September. 14,2021
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
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Episode 16 : Once Upon a Time in Queens Part 1
September. 14,2021
An in-depth examination of the 1986 New York Mets.
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Episode 15 : Breakaway
July. 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.
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Episode 14 : Al Davis vs. The NFL
February. 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.
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Episode 13 : The Infinite Race
December. 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.
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Episode 12 : The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 4
September. 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.
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Episode 11 : The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 3
September. 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.
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Episode 10 : The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 2
September. 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.
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Episode 9 : The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius Part 1
September. 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.
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Episode 8 : Long Gone Summer
June. 15,2020
A look back at the 1998 home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.
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Episode 7 : Be Water
June. 07,2020
An exploration of the life and legacy of Bruce Lee as an acting and martial arts icon.
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Episode 6 : 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.
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Episode 5 : 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.
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Episode 2 : Chuck & Tito
October. 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.
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Episode 1 : Rodman: For Better or Worse
September. 10,2019
The unfettered and definitive look at the life and career of Dennis Rodman.
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