ESPN Debuts Acclaimed 30 for 30 Documentary “O.J.: Made in America” in the Caribbean
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Starts June 20 at 8 p.m. ET
ESPN Caribbean will air ESPN Films’ most ambitious project to date, “O.J.: Made in America,” premiering on ESPN Caribbean Monday, June 20 at 8 p.m. ET and ESPN2 Caribbean Monday, July 11 at 8 p.m. ET. The film is a five-part 30 for 30 documentary directed by Peabody & Emmy-award winning director Ezra Edelman and the first documentary-event by ESPN Films.
“O.J.: Made in America” explores race and celebrity in 20th-century America, taking a close look at how Orenthal James Simpson became a football star, why the country fell in love with him off the field, his being accused of murdering his ex-wife, his subsequent acquittal and why he is sitting in jail 20 years later for another crime.
Watch the exclusive trailer below and download it here.
After its acclaimed world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, the 10-hour episodic documentary premieres five, two-hour installments on ESPN Caribbean’s TV network as follows:
ESPN Caribbean Premiere of “O.J.: Made in America”
Monday, June 20 – 8 p.m. ET – Part 1
Tuesday, June 21 – 8 p.m. ET – Part 2
Wednesday, June 22 – 8 p.m. ET – Part 3
Thursday, June 23 – 8 p.m. ET – Part 4
Friday, June 24 – 8 p.m. ET – Part 5
ESPN2 Caribbean Additional Run of “O.J.: Made in America”
Monday, July 11 – 8 p.m. ET – Part 1
Tuesday, July 12 – 8 p.m. ET – Part 2
Wednesday, July 13 – 8 p.m. ET – Part 3
Thursday, July 14 – 8 p.m. ET – Part 4, 10 p.m. ET – Part 5
About ESPN Films
Created in March 2008, ESPN Films produces high-quality documentary films showcasing some of the most compelling stories in sports. In October 2009, ESPN Films launched the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning 30 for 30 film series. Additional projects from ESPN Films include the decorated series 30 for 30 Shorts, Nine for IX and SEC Storied among others.
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