CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 2h 50m

The American Gladiators Documentary

70%(3)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byBen Berman, Kirk C. Johnson

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Released
Runtime
2h 50m
Language
EN
Released
May 2, 2023
Studios
Vice StudiosESPN FilmsESPN

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Ben Berman
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Kirk C. Johnson
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Kirk C. Johnson
Ben Berman
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