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The American Gladiators Documentary
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The American Gladiators Documentary

May 2, 2023
2h 50m
★ 7.0

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Vice Studios
ESPN Films
ESPN

Cast

No Cast found.

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