The American Gladiators Documentary
The American Gladiators Documentary, a two-part 30 for 30 ESPN film directed by Ben Berman, takes an unconventional approach to the epic tale of the famed reality-competition show. From its humble beginnings in small-town Erie, PA to international stardom, the show's most charismatic figures finally tell their stories. But what begins as a traditional sports documentary soon gives way to bigger themes of greed, divergent narratives, and ultimately questions how history itself is written.
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The American Gladiators Documentary
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 2, 2023
Runtime
2h 50m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
80%
Original Title
The American Gladiators Documentary
Production Companies
Vice Studios, ESPN Films, ESPN
Director
Ben Berman
Description
The American Gladiators Documentary, a two-part 30 for 30 ESPN film directed by Ben Berman, takes an unconventional approach to the epic tale of the famed reality-competition show. From its humble beginnings in small-town Erie, PA to international stardom, the show's most charismatic figures finally tell their stories. But what begins as a traditional sports documentary soon gives way to bigger themes of greed, divergent narratives, and ultimately questions how history itself is written.