Overview
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.
Production
Vice Studios · ESPN Films · ESPN
Directors & Crew
Ben Berman
Director
Kirk C. Johnson
Director
Andrew Freston
Producer
Danny Gabai
Producer
Kirk C. Johnson
Producer
Russell Wayne Groves
Producer
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