Really insightful doc, however i wish they would have shown have the same problems still have an effect on chicago today. Ive mentioned several times how good these espn 30 for 30 movies are. What started as a celebration of espns 30th anniversary has come to life as an eclectic and fascinating collection of passionate films about sports and culture. Handsome, gentle and magnetic, ben wilsons magical ability on. Espn films emmynominated and peabody awardwinning 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series, engaging some of todays finest storytellers to tell incredible stories that capture the core of how sports inspire and entertain. In 1984, chicago was in the heady grip of a black renaissance. Man, i love the intro for espns 30 for 30 documentaries especially the music.
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Espns acclaimed 30 for 30 series returns tonight with its 52nd entry, hawaiian. Espns critically acclaimed 30 for 30 documentary series debuted in 2009, and the stable of immensely watchable films continues to grow. Benji, the story of the high school basketball star benjamin wilson, is rooted in chicago in the crack years, rife with gang warfare. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. The true story of a dream cut short is a 2012 documentary film about the short life and 1984 death of chicago south side basketball player ben wilson who played for simeon career academy. This includes three volumes of 30 episodes each, a episode series under the espn films presents title in 20112012, and a series of 30 for 30 shorts shown through the website. Benji the true story of a dream cut short documentary. This item is sold through the groupon store espn, operated by team marketing. Espn 30 for 30 directors of benji coodie and chike interview. The legend is easier to comprehend than human being. Apr 07, 2020 espns critically acclaimed 30 for 30 documentary series debuted in 2009, and the stable of immensely watchable films continues to grow. Espn films 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring thirty films from some of todays finest storytellers. Aside from a few cartoon illustrations and a couple flashes of style, benji has a boilerplate espn style that serves its subject well enough, but not as well as he deserves.
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