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ESPN Films: 30 for 30 Blu-Ray Collector's Set includes the complete collection of films from ESPN Films award-winning and Emmy-nominated 30 for 30 series, an ESPN branded black cap in a collector's box. This remarkable collection of films details some of the most extraordinary sports stories from the last 30 years. Featuring an exceptional group of filmmakers, including Academy Award-winner Barry Levinson, Academy Award-nominee John Singleton, NBA Star Steve Nash and many others, each film showcases its crafters unique skill set and point of view. Several films were official selections by the Cannes, Sundance, Toronto and Tribeca Film Festivals. Time Magazine applauds this thrilling collection and The Los Angeles Times calls them some of the best films of 2010 . This 6-disc set includes all 30 films from the series: Kings Ransom, The Band That Wouldn t Die, Small Potatoes: Who Killed The USFL?, Muhammad & Larry, Without Bias, The Legend of Jimmy The Greek, The U, Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks, Guru of Go, No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson, Silly Little Game, Run Ricky Run, The 16th Man, Straight Outta L.A., June 17th, 1994, The Two Escobars, The Birth of Big Air, Jordan Rides The Bus, Little Big Men, One Night in Vegas, Unmatched, The House of Steinbrenner, Into The Wind, Four Days in October, Once Brothers, Tim Richmond: To The Limit, Fernando Nation, Marion Jones: Press Pause, The Best That Never Was and Pony Excess. Includes over 5 hours of bonus features.
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58 of 67 people found the following review helpful
By Nelis Perez
Format:DVD
I purchased this box set after catching a few of these films on TV on ESPN and was taken back by how great these documentaries were. It tells 30 of the most compelling, controversial and tragic stories in all of sports. I've seen about 4 on TV and I'm excited to catch the other 26. This is a perfect gift to give any and all sports fans and for more than 30 hours of great sports history the price is great. A must have.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Alright, just a quick bit of background as to why I purchased this. Long story short: I was seeking the perfect Father's Day gift. This was it! Actually, I had been eyeing this set for quite some time, but then when I discovered it came packaged with a hat, it was a "no brainer." For those of you wondering, yes, the hat is of nice quality and it is comprised of a rich black color, with the "ESPN" logo in vibrant red color. It is excellent to wear around at sporting events, bars, or anywhere to be quite honest.
As for the documentaries offered in the set, both volumes are included here (films 1-30) and packaged quite nicely I might add. Naturally I haven't been able to watch them all yet, but my father and I have sat down and looked at a good deal of them, and all I have to say is that each-and-every film is extremely well done. Now, I might add, I hadn't seen any of these when they aired on television before purchasing this, but I knew of them, and many of my friends swore they were amazing. Well they were absolutely right, because these videos are filled to the brim with both entertainment and informative learning. There were many times where I found myself stunned at just how much unseen and/or rare footage was used within a great deal of the films (and I still have plenty more to look through). Also, for the older generation, a sense of nostalgia or "I remember when that happened," can definitely be felt when viewing these. It's nice to know that one can easily tell some form of "thought" was put into the production, research, and presentation of these documentaries, and because of that, they truly stand out.
Let's say you were on the fence about purchasing this set though due to consideration of the Blu-Ray set (like I was). Now in case you don't know, these films (all 30) are bundled up in a single volume in Blu-Ray format at Best Buy, and at a cheaper price I might add (which actually shocked me somewhat). I put in quite some thought as to whether to purchase that over this, but two key components led me to this DVD set. First off, the fact that not everyone has a Blu-Ray player these days, and if I wanted to show one of these films at a friend's house or something of that nature, I would be better off not taking the gamble and simply sticking with the DVD format. Also, my laptop doesn't have a Blu-Ray drive (though if yours does, as many do these days, feel free to reconsider), and so I wouldn't be able to watch these films "on the go" on my laptop. The other reason was the hat! I couldn't resist the wonders of the hat! Well in all honesty, while the hat is very nice, in my particular case my father needed a hat, so the inclusion of this was like "two birds with one stone."
Anyway, if you haven't seen these films (like I had not) prior to purchasing, and just don't know if it's worth the cash to invest in this set, I would strongly urge that you just "cave in" and buy this! Any person who considers themselves to be a sports fan will truly appreciate this, and I guarantee you will not be disappointed! :)
As for the documentaries offered in the set, both volumes are included here (films 1-30) and packaged quite nicely I might add. Naturally I haven't been able to watch them all yet, but my father and I have sat down and looked at a good deal of them, and all I have to say is that each-and-every film is extremely well done. Now, I might add, I hadn't seen any of these when they aired on television before purchasing this, but I knew of them, and many of my friends swore they were amazing. Well they were absolutely right, because these videos are filled to the brim with both entertainment and informative learning. There were many times where I found myself stunned at just how much unseen and/or rare footage was used within a great deal of the films (and I still have plenty more to look through). Also, for the older generation, a sense of nostalgia or "I remember when that happened," can definitely be felt when viewing these. It's nice to know that one can easily tell some form of "thought" was put into the production, research, and presentation of these documentaries, and because of that, they truly stand out.
Let's say you were on the fence about purchasing this set though due to consideration of the Blu-Ray set (like I was). Now in case you don't know, these films (all 30) are bundled up in a single volume in Blu-Ray format at Best Buy, and at a cheaper price I might add (which actually shocked me somewhat). I put in quite some thought as to whether to purchase that over this, but two key components led me to this DVD set. First off, the fact that not everyone has a Blu-Ray player these days, and if I wanted to show one of these films at a friend's house or something of that nature, I would be better off not taking the gamble and simply sticking with the DVD format. Also, my laptop doesn't have a Blu-Ray drive (though if yours does, as many do these days, feel free to reconsider), and so I wouldn't be able to watch these films "on the go" on my laptop. The other reason was the hat! I couldn't resist the wonders of the hat! Well in all honesty, while the hat is very nice, in my particular case my father needed a hat, so the inclusion of this was like "two birds with one stone."
Anyway, if you haven't seen these films (like I had not) prior to purchasing, and just don't know if it's worth the cash to invest in this set, I would strongly urge that you just "cave in" and buy this! Any person who considers themselves to be a sports fan will truly appreciate this, and I guarantee you will not be disappointed! :)
36 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By Brad
Format:DVD
This was a birthday gift from my girlfriend. I have watched most of the movies but missed a couple. I am excited to sit down and watch the ones I missed. So far my favorite is probably "The Two Escobars". I am still amazed with some of the footage and interviews ESPN was able to get for some of these films. Looks like I have about 30 things to do this summer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Incredibly well done sports' documentaries
This is really a 5-star rated show. The only reason for the slight ding in the ratings is due to the subject matter. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Steve Marte
5.0 out of 5 stars
new 30 30 needed
Some of these were riveting. We watched videos centered on sports of no interest to us, but the human drama and often painful reality were rich.
Published 10 days ago by John H. Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Plain Awesome
So well done, with interviews and clips that really tell the whole story. Video quality was amazing on the iPad as well.
Published 10 days ago by Tom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ethics
Watched for ethics an ethics class. This was a very inspirational video and very educational as well. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Duyen Ha
5.0 out of 5 stars
30 for 30 for 50 bday
My 3 boys got it for me for my 5oth bday and we watch togther, great opportunity to spend time w/ sons!
Published 18 days ago by Paul Lucy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!
A must see for documentary filmmakers. New York Yankee fans are really engaging to watch and I learned quite a bit about the team.
Published 18 days ago by Jhennifer R. Webberley
5.0 out of 5 stars
30 for 30
Great documentaries, a fantastic series by ESPN that will get you involved in the story if you enjoy sports or not.
Published 18 days ago by Dizzzle37
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best things ESPN has ever done.
Remember the time before ESPN aggressively reinforced its brand with its own self-generated headlines, before it was THE sports juggernaut, and actually had to work for its... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Paul Bolstad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly Suggested
The documentaries are impressive and well put together. Every episode was worthy of watching and found to be interesting. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Brent
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this series
In a way that ties in sports with society and culture, these documentaries let the average, to extreme, sports fan look behind the veil of the sports they thought they knew about... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Jeffrey T. DeJesus
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