Awful Announcing
In 1970, the Jacksonville Dolphins became the smallest university (enrollment 2,200 at the time) to reach the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game. 50 years later, CBS is looking back at that run in a new documentary.
"This story is surprising in every way imaginable and goes far beyond the limits of a college recruiting scandal."
"This deeply personal documentary will give fans a never-before seen look not only at the behind-the-scenes of my sixteen year career in the NBA, but will peel back the curtain on my personal life – the highs, the lows and everything in between."
“Given the impact Willie has made - and continues to make - on the game, we’re excited to bring his story to the forefront on our platforms. His journey is a great example of the meaningful and impactful stories we appreciate and love to tell.”
ESPN's latest 30 for 30 commercial has info on a lot of upcoming installments, including one on Bruce Lee.
"As a historical documentary filmmaker, I was interested in placing Michael Vick’s life within larger historical narratives – narratives about race and sports, poverty and power, and about the criminal justice system. In the film, we get to see how Vick’s childhood affects the choices he makes, as well as how these larger social forces shape his trajectory."
"These women were trailblazers whose talent and charisma created new possibilities for women in basketball and in countless other pursuits. Cheryl Miller, Cynthia Cooper and their teammates left the game of the past behind and created the game we know and love today."
HBO's 24/7 is venturing into surfing with an all-access documentary on 47-year-old Kelly Slater and his preparations for the Pipe Masters.
The 60-minute main HeadStrong documentary debuts on NBC Sports Regional Networks this week, and many of the digital features accompanying it are already out.
Any One Of Us combines footage of Paul Basagoitia's recovery journey with comments from other spinal cord injury survivors about their own journeys, and the result is a powerful documentary.
"We know that our sports heroes face mental health challenges, just like so many others. We hope this project will advance that conversation and show people that resources and assistance are available to everyone."
The film will premiere on HBO on Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Premiering Dec. 10 on HBO, Belichick and Saban: The Art of Coaching will cover those coaches' almost four-decade-long friendship.
After covering the New Jersey Devils' training camp in a debut season last year, Behind The Glass will cover the Philadelphia Flyers' camp this year.
Four new Four Sides of the Story documentaries are coming to CBS' broadcast network this fall, with the first one (on Doug Flutie's Hail Mary) premiering Oct. 19.
