The American Gladiators Documentary

2023 2h 50m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 3

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ben Berman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 170 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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2 / 6

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jack Price shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14536272 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ben Berman directs. Jack Price cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Clocks in at 170 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Jack Price shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt14536272 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.