30 for 30 Season 4
Created by Bill Simmons, Connor Schell
Inspired by ESPN's anniversary, ESPN Films is launching 30 for 30, an unprecedented documentary series featuring 30 of today's finest storytellers telling thirty remarkable stories from the ESPN era. On their own, each of the films will be an intimate look at a specific story, relevant to larger themes from the modern era. Collectively, these films will be a diverse mosaic of what sports has meant to American and World culture in the last thirty years. Each storyteller will bring their passion and personal point of view to their film detailing the issues, trends, athletes, teams, rivalries, games and events that transformed the sports landscape from 1979 to 2009.
30 for 30 Season 4 originally premiered on ESPN on September 10, 2019. Current US availability is unconfirmed.
30 for 30 Season 4 originally premiered on ESPN on September 10, 2019. Current US availability is unconfirmed.
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Episode guide
Episodes
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Jeanette Lee Vs. source at TVmaze
Recounting the rise of Jeanette Lee, "The Black Widow" of billiards and distinctive star of the early years of the fledgling espn2 network. Featured are Lee's origins in Brooklyn and her discovery of pool as a teenager; plus her persistent health issues. Directed by Ursula Liang.
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Bullies of Baltimore source at TVmaze
A lively and colorful look back at the 2000 Super Bowl-champion Baltimore Ravens' magical season, framed by a reunion of its key figures in Baltimore in May 2022. Shannon Sharpe, Ray Lewis, Trent Dilfer, Tony Siragusa and coach Brian Billick are among those featured. Directed by NFL Films' Ken Rodgers and Jason Weber.
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The American Gladiators Documentary: Part 1 source at TVmaze
Chronicling the popular syndicated competition show American Gladiators (1989-96), which predated the reality TV era but used many of the same techniques to attract viewers. Creator Johnny Ferraro and cast and crew tell the story of the David and Goliath matchups between 'amateur' contestants and the 'professional' gladiators.
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The American Gladiators Documentary: Part 2 source at TVmaze
Chronicling the popular syndicated competition show American Gladiators (1989-96), which predated the reality TV era but used many of the same techniques to attract viewers. Creator Johnny Ferraro and cast and crew tell the story of the David and Goliath matchups between 'amateur' contestants and the 'professional' gladiators.
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The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 1 source at TVmaze
This Bill Walton documentary covers his days as a high school phenom, his dominance at UCLA, his social activism, an injury-riddled NBA career and to his current job as a controversial basketball commentator.
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The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 2 source at TVmaze
This Bill Walton documentary covers his days as a high school phenom, his dominance at UCLA, his social activism, an injury-riddled NBA career and to his current job as a controversial basketball commentator.
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The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 3 source at TVmaze
Chronicling the championship (and injury) filled basketball career and free-spirited lifestyle of Hall of Fame player and personality Bill Walton. Music from Walton's beloved Grateful Dead accompanies the series. Part 3 of 4.
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The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 4 source at TVmaze
Chronicling the championship (and injury) filled basketball career and free-spirited lifestyle of Hall of Fame player and personality Bill Walton. Music from Walton's beloved Grateful Dead accompanies the series. Part 4 of 4.
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The Great Heisman Race of 1997 source at TVmaze
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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The Minister of Defense source at TVmaze
Chronicling the life and career of Hall of Fame defensive lineman and ordained minister Reggie White, told in part through never-before-seen footage from a 2004 interview filmed two months before his death. Along with interviews with White's Eagles and Packers teammates, the film features Reggie's son Jeremy embarking on a journey to understand his father's life. Directed by Ken Rodgers and Courtland Bragg.
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I'm Just Here for the Riot source at TVmaze
The story of the Vancouver riot that followed the Canucks' loss in Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final.
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False Positive source at TVmaze
The story of then-world record holder in the 400 metre sprint Butch Reynolds and his 1990 suspension for alleged illegal drug use.
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No Scope: The Story of FaZe Clan source at TVmaze
A history of Call of Duty clan turned esports organization FaZe Clan and their numerous tumultuous events throughout their decade-plus existence.
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American Son source at TVmaze
A profile of Michael Chang, a Taiwanese-American tennis professional, and his 1989 French Open title win, including his upset over Ivan Lendl.
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Dude Perfect: A Very Long Shot source at TVmaze
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.
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Stolen Gold source at TVmaze
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Suemay Oram, this powerful and riveting film delves into the incredible true story of Ramón Torres and the Spanish intellectually disabled basketball team's dramatic journey to the gold medal at the Sydney Paralympics in 2000. The documentary exposes the shocking aftermath of their victory, where Ramón discovers that some of his teammates are not what they seem. Among them is an undercover journalist intent on revealing an outrageous scandal that will rock the world of Paralympic sport. As the scandal unravels, Ramón realizes that everything he believed in was a lie and is forced to confront not only the fraudulent conspiracy, but also a childhood scarred by bullying and traum…
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The New York Sack Exchange source at TVmaze
The Jets' 1980s high-octane defensive line featuring the larger than life personalities of Mark Gastineau, Marty Lyons, Joe Klecko and Abdul Salaam became New York legends.
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Empire Skate source at TVmaze
"Empire Skate" tells the story of 1990's New York City skate culture that inspired the global brand Supreme. It is the scene of a rare, energetic convergence of hip-hop, street art, dance, and culture. Kids who grew up in the 1980s as outsiders, going against the grain, bring their own element to this culture: skateboarding. Many of them fleeing hard lives of dysfunction and family desperation, they turn the forbidding landscape of the city into their own personal skate park – setting the stage for a movement that would grow to transform fashion and sports.
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Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott source at TVmaze
"Boo-Yah" goes beyond the highlights to reveal the man who made millions of fans — and a generation of broadcasters — not only feel seen, but also heard. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, including self-shot home videos, Stuart himself helped document his rise to prominence, painting an unfiltered and deeply personal portrait of a man who redefined what it meant to be both a journalist and cultural icon. "Boo-Yah" traces Stuart's journey from local television in North Carolina to becoming one of ESPN's most influential voices. At a time when hip-hop and popular culture was often marginalized in mainstream media and few Black anchors held national prominence, Stuart brought both unapologetically t…
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The Philly Special source at TVmaze
The Philly Special, tells the story of the playcall that helped the Eagles defeat the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII and secure their first title in franchise history.
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14 Days in Gainesville source at TVmaze
14 Days in Gainesville returns to the fall of 1990, when Gainesville, Fla., found itself caught between tremendous anticipation and unimaginable tragedy. Steve Spurrier, the Heisman Trophy winner, had returned to his alma mater as head football coach, promising to breathe new life into a program searching for a new era of success. At the same time, the university community was shaken by the murders of five students over a matter of days. Against that backdrop, the documentary chronicles a community grappling with fear and grief while the start of a new football season approached.14 Days in Gainesville explores how students, players, coaches and residents experienced those extraordinary days — and how a footb…
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