What is 30 for 30?
ESPN Films is proud to present its Emmy-nominated documentary series 30 for 30, and its 30-part digital short film series. 30 for 30 Shorts is a collaboration with Grantland.com and is similar to the feature-length films in that each piece represents a specific point of view of the filmmaker and is a reflection of how they blend the narrative with their own visual style.
The idea behind 30 for 30 was to commemorate ESPN's 30th anniversary by producing 30 films from some of today's finest directors. Each filmmaker brought their passion and personal point of view to each film, detailing the issues, trends, athletes, teams, rivalries, games and events that transformed the sports landscape from 1979 to 2009.
From Barry Levinson & Peter Berg to Steve James, Brett Morgen and Ice Cube, each filmmaker brings his or her unique perspective to an extraordinary sports story. Multiple films have received official selections from the Sundance, Toronto, Tribeca and South by Southwest film festivals, making this collection of remarkable films a must-have for any film fan. A look back at 30 for 30 films »
Recent Releases
Sole Man
Sonny Vaccaro rose from humble steel town roots to become the most valuable marketing asset in the $13 billion athletic-shoe industry.
I Hate Christian Laettner
He started in four straight Final Fours and helped Duke win two titles. So why has Christian Laettner been disliked by so many for so long?
Of Miracles And Men
You know about Team USA's "Miracle On Ice" at Lake Placid. Now see the story from the Soviet players' perspective.
Ted Turner's Greatest Race
The 1979 Fastnet race turned into a life-or-death struggle at sea.
The Anti-Mascot
The 1984 Giants were bad. But "Crazy Crab" had it even worse.
The Billion Dollar Game
In 1989, Princeton and Georgetown changed March Madness.
An Immortal Man
Ted Williams' death and preservation in cryostasis remains shrouded in mystery.
Kid Danny
Danny Almonte recalls what it was like to be caught in a LLWS scandal at age 14.
The Deal
On one side: New York. On the other: Boston. In the middle: Alex Rodriguez.
Judging Jewell
Hours after his heroism, Richard Jewell was called a murderer.
The Great Imposter
For years, Barry Bremen posed as a player in pro sports.
The Schedule Makers
A mom-and-pop team ended up creating the MLB schedule.
Collision Course: The Murder of Don Aronow
His fast boats drew him into a drug war.
Wilt Chamberlain: Borscht Belt Bellhop
An unexplored chapter in the life of Wilt Chamberlain.
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