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30 for 30 - Season 1

30 for 30 - Season 1

2009
Documentary, Biography
Season 1 - ESPN Films' 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring today's finest storytellers from inside and outside of the sports world. What started as a celebration of ESPN's 30th anniversary has come to life as an eclectic and fascinating collection of passionate films about sports and culture. Individually, each of the films in this series is meant to tell an intimate, compelling story that stands on its own and brings to life the filmmaker's vision. (imdb)
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Directed by:

Jeff Zimbalist
Jeff-Zimbalist
20 total credits
Jeff Zimbalist has 20 credits at Criticker, including: The Two Escobars, Pelé: Birth of a Legend and 30 for 30
,
Billy Corben
Billy-Corben
15 total credits
Billy Corben has 15 credits at Criticker, including: Cocaine Cowboys, The U, 30 for 30, Cocaine Cowboys II: Hustlin' with the Godmother and Broke
,
Jonathan Hock
Jonathan-Hock
10 total credits
Jonathan Hock has 10 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, Michael Jordan to the Max, Fastball and The Best That Never Was
,
Jason Hehir
Jason-Hehir
6 total credits
Jason Hehir has 6 credits at Criticker, including: The Last Dance, Andre the Giant, 30 for 30 and The Fab Five

Starring:

Spike Lee
Spike-Lee
97 total credits
Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20, 1957) is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor. His production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, has produced over 35 films since 1983.Lee's movies have examined race relations, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues. Lee has won an Emmy Award and was nominated for two Academy Awards...(Wikipedia)
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Michael Jordan
Michael-Jordan
17 total credits
Michael Jordan has 17 credits at Criticker, including: Space Jam, The Last Dance, 30 for 30, Michael Jordan to the Max and Jordan Rides The Bus
,
Tom Brokaw
Tom-Brokaw
16 total credits
Tom Brokaw has 16 credits at Criticker, including: June 17, 1994, 30 for 30, Iverson, Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold and TV Junkie
,
Dan Rather
Dan-Rather
8 total credits
Dan Rather has 8 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, TV Junkie, The Seventies, The Legend of Jimmy the Greek and Oswald's Ghost
,
Howard Cosell
Howard-Cosell
6 total credits
Howard Cosell has 6 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose, Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story, The 500 Pound Jerk and The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Bob Hope
,
Magic Johnson
Magic-Johnson
11 total credits
Magic Johnson has 11 credits at Criticker, including: The Last Dance, Once Brothers, 30 for 30, Magic and Bird and Michael Jackson Memorial
,
Marv Albert
Marv-Albert
5 total credits
Marv Albert has 5 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, When the Garden Was Eden, ProStars and Rock Camp
,
Jalen Rose
Jalen-Rose
5 total credits
Jalen Rose has 5 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, The Fab Five, To Tell the Truth, Get Up! and The NCAA
,
Patrick Ewing
Patrick-Ewing
5 total credits
Patrick Ewing has 5 credits at Criticker, including: Space Jam, Senseless, June 17, 1994, Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks and 30 for 30
,
Keith Olbermann
Keith-Olbermann
3 total credits
Keith Olbermann has 3 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, Bill Maher: Live from D.C. and Keith Olbermann
,
Brent Musburger
Brent-Musburger
2 total credits
Brent Musburger has 2 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, The Legend of Jimmy the Greek and 1980 NFC Championship Game

Country:

USA

30 for 30 - Season 1

2009
Documentary, Biography
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Kings Ransom
Peter Berg's documentary on Wayne Gretzky, his decision to leave Edmonton for Los Angeles, and that decision's effects on hockey and its fans. (imdb)
The Band That Wouldn\
This episode tells the story of the overnight relocation of the Baltimore Colts to the city of Indianapolis. We explore the reactions of the fans, the various actions and interviews with the teams owner and finally how the band kept the spirit of a professional football team alive until the arrival of the Baltimore Ravens in 1996. (imdb)
Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL?
The story of the rise and fall of the United States Football League, focusing on two owners: John Bassett, who wanted the league to compete in the spring; and Donald Trump, who wanted to take on the NFL and play in the fall. (imdb)
Muhammad and Larry
We follow the preparations for Ali's final attempt to win back the World Heavyweight title. Even during the lead up to the fight grave concerns were held for Ali's health and the man who stepped into the ring was frail imitation of his former self. (imdb)
Without Bias
This episode tells the story of the rise of Len Bias as a future basketball superstar. Shortly after being drafted by the Boston Celtic's Len died of a heart attack apparently induced by cocaine. (imdb)
The Legend of Jimmy the Greek
This film follows the career of Jimmy Snyder, a professional gambler. He helped legitimize betting in NFL games by finding ways to give points spreads during pre-game shows. His demise was both dramatic and swift when he finally stepped over the mark. (imdb)
The U
A documentary on the Miami Hurricanes football team in the 1980s and 1990s. Part of the ESPN 30 for 30 series.
Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks
Reggie Miller single-handedly crushed the hearts of Knick fans multiple times. But it was the 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals that solidified Miller as Public Enemy #1 in New York City. With moments to go in Game 1, and facing a seemingly insurmountable deficit of 105-99, Miller scored eight points in 8.9 seconds to give his Indiana Pacers an astonishing victory. (imdb)
Guru of Go
We follow the career of Paul Westhead who became famous as a coach for his fast break system of play. His career encompassed winning NBA and WNBA titles and intense controversy at the college level. (imdb)
No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson
A look at how a racially-motivated teen brawl and its resultant criminal trial split the community of Hampton, VA and altered the life of future NBA superstar Allen Iverson.
Silly Little Game
Charts the origins of fantasy sports games from a small lunchtime group known as the rotisserie league to the multi-million dollar industry it is today. The show also explores how none of the founders made money or even play the game anymore.
Run Ricky Run
A look at Williams' past football controversies, including his mental health, spirituality and marijuana use.
The 16th Man
This documentary showcases the South African "Springbok" National Rugby Team and its impact on South Africa's transition from segregation to integration. It involves interviews with players and political activists along with vintage video. (imdb)
Straight Outta L.A.
For rapper-turned-filmmaker Ice Cube the emergence of gangster rap will be forever linked to the Oakland Raiders' move to Los Angeles in 1982. He turns the camera on himself to tell how his genre-defining group NWA forged an unlikely relationship with the Raiders, a team whose swagger and style captivated LA during their troubled 13-season stay. (imdb)
June 17, 1994
Archival footage captures the various sporting events on the day in question and the emotions they generated, with O. J. Simpson's run from the police overshadowing an NBA Finals game between the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, the opening of the U.S.-hosted 1994 FIFA World Cup, the last-ever U.S. Open golf tournament round for Arnold Palmer, and a parade in New York after the New York Rangers finally won their first Stanley Cup in decades. (Wikipedia)
The Two Escobars
Fifteen years later after Colombia's last showing at the World Cup and the murders of drug lord Pablo Escobar and star footballer Andres Escobar, filmmakers Jeff and Michael Zimbalist interview family members, government officials, the former's right hand men and the latter's teammates to expose the tragic marriage of crime and sport, and uncovers the surprising connections between the murders of the two men.
The Birth of Big Air
In 1985, at the tender age of 13, Mat Hoffman entered into the BMX circuit as an amateur, and by 16 he had risen to the professional level. Throughout his storied career, Hoffman has ignored conventional limitations, instead, focusing his efforts on the purity of the sport and the pursuit of "what's next." (imdb)
Jordan Rides The Bus
In the fall of 1993, in his prime and at the summit of the sports world, Michael Jordan walked away from pro basketball. After leading the Dream Team to an Olympic gold medal in 1992 and taking the Bulls to their third consecutive NBA championship the following year, Jordan was jolted by the murder of his father. Was it the brutal loss of such an anchor in his life that caused the world's most famous athlete to rekindle a childhood ambition by playing baseball? (imdb)
Little Big Men
The story of Cody Webster, playing for the little league for the town of Kirkland, WA, experiencing the unexpected, unprepared and unwanted attention he faced after taking part in the biggest upset in the history of Little League.
One Night in Vegas
On the evening of Sept. 7, 1996, Mike Tyson, the WBC heavyweight champion, attempted to take Bruce Seldon's WBA title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. At this point in his career, Tyson's fights had become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon, where the ever present hype of the professional boxing scene would come face to face with the worlds of big business, Hollywood, and hip hop. (imdb)
Unmatched
The first time Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova stepped onto a tennis court together, the world scarcely noticed. Only a few hundred spectators saw the pert 18-year-old beat the scrappy 16-year-old Czech in 1973. "I remember that she was fat," Evert recalled. "She was very emotional on the court, whining if she didn't feel she was playing well. But I remember thinking, if she loses weight, we're all in trouble." Said Navratilova, "My goal was for her to remember my name." Eighty matches later
The House of Steinbrenner
Love him or hate him, there is no denying that George Steinbrenner has been one of the most colorful and successful owners in contemporary sports. Heading up a group that bought the New York Yankees in 1973 for $10 million, "King George" emphatically branded the world's most celebrated sports franchise as his own. (imdb)
Into the Wind
In 1980, Terry Fox continued to fight bone cancer and deep despair in pursuit of a singular, motivating vision-to run across Canada. Three years after having his right leg amputated six inches above the knee, Fox set out to cover more than a marathon's distance each day until he reached the shores of Victoria, British Columbia, spreading awareness and raising funds for cancer research. Anonymous at the start of his journey, Fox steadily captured the heart of a nation with his marathon of hope... (imdb)
Four Days In October
The Boston Red Sox overcome "The Curse" and defeat the New York Yankees in the 2004 American League Championship Series. In the process, they also become the first team ever to win a series after trailing three games to none. (imdb)
Once Brothers
Drazen Petrovic and Vlade Divac were two friends who grew up together sharing the common bond of basketball. Together, they lifted the Yugoslavian National team to unimaginable heights. After conquering Europe, they both went to America where they became the first two foreign players to attain NBA stardom.
Tim Richmond: To the Limit
The career of NASCAR driver Tim Richmond, his flamboyant lifestyle, and his 1989 death from AIDS.
Fernando Nation
The story of how Fernando Valenzuela captured a city and a nation.
Marion Jones: Press Pause
Few athletes in Olympic history have reached such heights and depths as Marion Jones. After starring at the University of North Carolina and winning gold at the 1997 and '99 World Track and Field Championships, her rise to the top culminated at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. (imdb)
The Best That Never Was
Marcus Dupree was the greatest high school running back of all time, recruited by every major college football program during his senior year in 1981. He was supposed to revolutionize the position at the pro football level. After an incredible freshman year at Oklahoma, what later followed turned out to be very different. Interviewing Marcus today as an ordinary truck driver in his hometown, director Jonathan Hock traces the entire story.
Pony Excess
SMU puts together the best football team in America during the early 1980s with the help of bribes and payoffs, until the NCAA gives the team the "Death Penalty"--a sanction from which the team has yet to competitively recover. (imdb)

Cast & Info

Directed by:

Jeff Zimbalist
Jeff-Zimbalist
20 total credits
Jeff Zimbalist has 20 credits at Criticker, including: The Two Escobars, Pelé: Birth of a Legend and 30 for 30
,
Billy Corben
Billy-Corben
15 total credits
Billy Corben has 15 credits at Criticker, including: Cocaine Cowboys, The U, 30 for 30, Cocaine Cowboys II: Hustlin' with the Godmother and Broke
,
Jonathan Hock
Jonathan-Hock
10 total credits
Jonathan Hock has 10 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, Michael Jordan to the Max, Fastball and The Best That Never Was
,
Jason Hehir
Jason-Hehir
6 total credits
Jason Hehir has 6 credits at Criticker, including: The Last Dance, Andre the Giant, 30 for 30 and The Fab Five

Starring:

Spike Lee
Spike-Lee
97 total credits
Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20, 1957) is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor. His production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, has produced over 35 films since 1983.Lee's movies have examined race relations, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues. Lee has won an Emmy Award and was nominated for two Academy Awards...(Wikipedia)
,
Michael Jordan
Michael-Jordan
17 total credits
Michael Jordan has 17 credits at Criticker, including: Space Jam, The Last Dance, 30 for 30, Michael Jordan to the Max and Jordan Rides The Bus
,
Tom Brokaw
Tom-Brokaw
16 total credits
Tom Brokaw has 16 credits at Criticker, including: June 17, 1994, 30 for 30, Iverson, Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold and TV Junkie
,
Dan Rather
Dan-Rather
8 total credits
Dan Rather has 8 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, TV Junkie, The Seventies, The Legend of Jimmy the Greek and Oswald's Ghost
,
Howard Cosell
Howard-Cosell
6 total credits
Howard Cosell has 6 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose, Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story, The 500 Pound Jerk and The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Bob Hope
,
Magic Johnson
Magic-Johnson
11 total credits
Magic Johnson has 11 credits at Criticker, including: The Last Dance, Once Brothers, 30 for 30, Magic and Bird and Michael Jackson Memorial
,
Marv Albert
Marv-Albert
5 total credits
Marv Albert has 5 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, When the Garden Was Eden, ProStars and Rock Camp
,
Jalen Rose
Jalen-Rose
5 total credits
Jalen Rose has 5 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, The Fab Five, To Tell the Truth, Get Up! and The NCAA
,
Patrick Ewing
Patrick-Ewing
5 total credits
Patrick Ewing has 5 credits at Criticker, including: Space Jam, Senseless, June 17, 1994, Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks and 30 for 30
,
Keith Olbermann
Keith-Olbermann
3 total credits
Keith Olbermann has 3 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, Bill Maher: Live from D.C. and Keith Olbermann
,
Brent Musburger
Brent-Musburger
2 total credits
Brent Musburger has 2 credits at Criticker, including: 30 for 30, The Legend of Jimmy the Greek and 1980 NFC Championship Game

Country:

USA
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