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An essential examination of the rise and fall of Orenthal James Simpson, and parallels between his incredible story with that of race in America. This critically-acclaimed documentary series reveals how he first became a football star, why America fell in love with him off the field, what happened in the trial for his ex-wife's murder, and finally, why he is now sitting in jail for another crime 20 years later.
Part I: In the turbulent 1960s, young...
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You don't know Bo: "'There are stars and there are superstars. And then there's Bo Jackson.' During the 1980s and 1990s, Bo Jackson hit 500-foot home runs and ran over linebackers, becoming a cultural icon and one of the most famous athletes of all time"--Container.
Survive and advance: "Survive and Advance chronicles the unforgettable story of the 1982-1983 North Carolina State Wolfpack and their improbable run to the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship....
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The price of gold: "Director Nanette Burstein takes a fresh look at the 1994 Winter Games and the spectacle surrounding figure skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding"--Container.
Requiem for the Big East: "Take a nostalgic look at the rivalries and successes that catapulted the Big East to groundbreaking success. Told through the lens of famed Big East coaches and some of its most iconic players, the film encapsulates the era and region in which...
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No más: "In the midst of boxing's contemporary golden age stood two fighters who established a captivating rivalry. Sugar Ray Leonard, who had become a household name after a Gold Medal-winning performance at the 1976 Summer Olympics, versus Roberto Duran, the toughest -- some said meanest -- fighter of all time. Their pair of bouts within a span of just over 5 months in 1980 had all the trappings of instant classics"--Container.
Big shot: "In 1996,...
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There's no place like home: "When University of Kansas superfan Josh Swade discovers Dr. James Naismith's original rules of basketball will be auctioned on December 10, 2010, he embarks upon an ambitious goal: to raise more than $1 million in three weeks. Follow his quest to bring the rules 'back home' to the University of Kansas"--Container.
Benji: "In 1984, 17-year-old Benjamin "Benji" Wilson, Jr. was the first high school player in Chicago's history...
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I hate Christian Laettner: "Go beyond the polarizing persona and uncover the complete story behind the lightning rod of college basketball. Featuring extensive access to Christian Laettner and previously unseen footage, this film is a 'gloves-off' examination of the man who has been seen by many as the 'Blue Devil Himself'"--Container.
Sole man: "Sonny Vaccaro is one of the sports world's most charismatic, polarizing and influential figures. Now...
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The U part 2: "'The U part 2 picks up where the original film left off, with the program trying to recover from the devastation left by NCAA sanctions and scandals that had some calling for the school to drop football"--Container.
Of miracles and men: "Explore the scope of the 'Miracle on ice' through the Soviet lens. With an intense focus on the game itself, the film gives renewed suspense and a fresh perspective to the journey of a stunned Soviet...
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Playing for the mob: "Set in the seemingly golden world of college basketball, this intriguing film tells the true story behind the 1990 Martin Scorsese classic, Goodfellas, and how mobster Henry Hill helped orchestrate fixing of Boston College basketball games during the 1978-79 season"--Container.
The day the series stopped: "On October 17, 1989, at 5:04 p.m. PT, soon after Al Michaels and Tim McCarver started the ABC telecast for Game three of...
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This is what they want: "Directors Brian Koppelman and David Levien take a colorful look at the re-invention of tennis in the first decade of the Open era through the lens of Jimmy Connors' career and his famous 1991 U. S. Open run"--Container.
Bernie and Ernie: "When Bernard King arrived at Knoxville, he was only the third African-American ever to play for the Vols' varsity team. By the time he left he was a legend. Along with talented teammate...
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