Episodes (14)

The Fab Five
S01E01 · The Fab Five

Mar 13, 2011

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
S01E02 · Catching Hell

Sep 27, 2011

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

Renee
S01E03 · Renee

Oct 04, 2011

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.

The Dotted Line
S01E04 · The Dotted Line

Oct 11, 2011

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

Charismatic
S01E05 · Charismatic

Oct 18, 2011

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.

The Real Rocky
S01E06 · The Real Rocky

Oct 25, 2011

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
S01E07 · Unguarded

Nov 01, 2011

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.

Roll Tide/War Eagle
S01E08 · Roll Tide/War Eagle

Nov 08, 2011

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.

The Marinovich Project
S01E09 · The Marinovich Project

Dec 10, 2011

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 and a strength and conditioning guru, the young Marinovich was meticulously engineered and nurtured into a star quarterback. When it came to performance, Marv expected perfection and Todd delivered. He was dubbed "Robo QB," and his performance initially lived up to the name as he set passing records in high school, vied for the Heisman while at USC and ultimately was selected in the first round of the 1991 NFL draft ...

Goose
S01E10 · Goose

Feb 26, 2012

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

Magic Johnson: The Announcement
S01E11 · Magic Johnson: The Announcement

Mar 11, 2012

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.

26 Years: The Dewey Bozella Story
S01E12 · 26 Years: The Dewey Bozella Story

Mar 15, 2012

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.

Right to Play
S01E13 · Right to Play

Jun 02, 2012

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.

The Little Master
S01E14 · The Little Master

Feb 12, 2015

The life and impact of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, set against the backdrop of the 2011 Cricket World Cup, Tendulkar's final attempt to lead his country to one-day cricket's ultimate prize.

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ESPN Films Season 1 (2011) is released on Mar 13, 2011. Watch ESPN Films online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. ESPN Films is directed by Jonathan Hock,Jason Hehir,John Dorsey,Eric Drath and created by Jeremy Chilnick with Ice Cube and Michael Jordan.

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