Wednesday Newsletter: Is Netflix the new king of sports documentaries?
Right now, one can argue that Netflix is the place to go for sports documentaries after the worldwide success of Quarterback.
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Steph Curry documentary ‘Underrated’ underwhelms
There is little new about the 4-time NBA champion in this Apple TV+ release.
‘The Deepest Breath’ details the exhilaration and fatal risks of freediving
Oscar De La Hoya documentary pulls no punches but leaves you wondering what the truth is
HBO's 'The Golden Boy' reveals the tarnish behind one of boxing's biggest superstars.
‘Black Ice’ documentary thoughtfully examines racism in hockey, both past and present
Black players open up about what it's like to feel unwelcome in a sport they love
Tim Livingston talks Underdog Originals short-form docs: ‘I think there’s a big opportunity here.’
"Evergreen content on YouTube in general is a really solid recipe for success."
‘This was incredible history’: Byron Motley on the people and stories of the Negro Leagues told in ‘The League’
‘The League’ documentary chronicles the rise and demise of Negro League baseball
Prime Video releases trailer and premiere date for ‘Surf Girls Hawai’i’ docuseries
Native Hawaiian surfers Moana Jones Wong, Ewe Wong, Maluhia Kinimaka, Pua DeSoto, and Brianna Cope will be spotlighted in this series.
Apple TV+ releases trailer for Steph Curry-produced ‘Underrated’ documentary
"Can’t wait for you to see my [Apple TV] original #UnderratedFilm on July 21 where I take you down memory lane."
‘Life & Basketball: The Rise of Lethal Shooter’ documentary will explore shooting coach Chris Matthews’ remarkable story
"Behind those athletes are individuals dedicated to making them even greater. No one can teach how to shoot a basketball better than Chris Matthews."
Chad Mumm on filming ‘Full Swing’ during LIV Golf-PGA Tour announcement: ‘Nobody knew this was coming.’
"The dream of being in the right moment at the right time and getting unfiltered, true reaction to something so pivotal, we got lucky. I’d love to say it’s great planning, but nobody knew this was coming."
Long-rumored Netflix doc on Urban Meyer-era Florida Gators now has a title and a release date
This seems to fit the Untold series' desire to tell sports stories with significant off-field components.
The American Gladiators Documentary delivers, but not for the reasons you may have hoped for
The nearly three-hour documentary focuses more on a mystery and less on the nostalgia.
Hall of Fame boxer and ESPN analyst Andre Ward: ‘It’s not how you start’ but ‘how you finish’
Showtime documentary 'S.O.G.: The Book of Ward' premieres Friday
Director Sean Mullin on Yogi Berra and It Ain’t Over: “He was criminally overlooked his entire life”
ESPN announces ‘In The Arena: Serena Williams,’ with Tom Brady and Religion of Sports
"Serena’s expansion of the franchise will be a multi-part series that provides the most complete, intimate, and compelling account of her legendary career."
UEFA Champions League spotlighted in Guillem Balagué’s five-part “Destination: European Nights” travel docuseries for Paramount+
"Destination: European Nights is a travelogue covering a passion play unlike any other."
