One of the more anticipated documentaries in the new season of ESPN’s 30 for 30 is the “OJ Simpson: Made in America” five-part series that will air later this year. Not to be confused with upcoming FX mini-series, “People vs. OJ Simpson,” which will focus just on the 1995 murder trial, the 30 for 30 will encompass many aspects of his life.
And for some critics who have already screened the documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, it’s receiving a lot of high praise. From Brian Moylan of The Guardian:
If all of its long-form documentaries are going to be this good, it is going to be absolutely vital viewing for both fans of sports and casual viewers.
Brian Lowry of Variety wrote that it was a “master opus.” Daniel Fienberg from the Hollywood Reporter also enjoyed the five-part series:
O.J.: Made in America is a provocative, intelligent and thorough documentary that tears along at an impressive clip given its length, with tragedy around every corner.
But the biggest praise came from writer Chuck Klosterman who really came out with the hyperbole:
So a few weeks back (on a podcast), I mentioned this upcoming FX show, THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON, and I said it was awesome. And it is. [1]
— Chuck Klosterman (@CKlosterman) January 28, 2016
But now I’ve seen OJ SIMPSON: MADE IN AMERICA, a five-part documentary that comes out in June on ESPN. It will blow your mind. [2]
— Chuck Klosterman (@CKlosterman) January 28, 2016
When this eventually airs, it will be viewed as the greatest thing ESPN has ever produced. I almost can't believe how revelatory it is. [3]
— Chuck Klosterman (@CKlosterman) January 28, 2016
“The greatest thing ESPN has ever produced” is quite impressive. “OJ Simpson: Made in America” won’t be hitting the ESPN airwaves until June, but to already receive some really good advanced buzz will do nothing but help the anticipation of the documentary.
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