In this sports documentary series, some of the biggest stories in the history of professional and amateur sports are presented indepth. Thats what collegehumor imagines in a clever parody of espns 30 for 30 documentary series about the events in the movie. A series of originally just 30 documentary films on sports stories from espns first 30. Watch a fake espn 30 for 30 that treats rocky iv as. My favorite sports films of all time are the stunning, panoramic hoop dreams and the original rocky. Buy, rent espn films, season 1 episode 5, is available to watch and stream on espn. Espn films emmynominated and peabody awardwinning 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series, engaging some of todays finest storytellers to tell incredible stories that capture the core of. Well in this universe, happy gilmore happened so maybe every sports movie is real. Espns 30 for 30 has been churning out some extraordinary films since its genesis. Espn films was established in order to commemorate espns 30th. Ive got a few united supporters as friends who are so vile towards hillsborough i get furious whenever they post. Espns 30 for 30 films have taken off since their creation in 2009.
Uncover the story of the real rocky, chuck wepner, the man who went almost the full 15 rounds with ali in 1975 to inspire the oscarwinning. A 30 for 30 about juwanna mann and how the incident sparked a fierce debate. Muhammad ali, and inspired sylvester stallone to write rocky which won three academy awards. What if the boxing matches in rocky iv happened in real life.
The 30 for 30 podcasts team also includes mitra kaboli, andrew mambo, ryan nantell. Visit espn to get uptotheminute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for nfl, mlb, nba, college football, ncaa basketball and more. In 1975, chuck wepner fought muhammad ali for the worlds heavyweight title. Espn 30 for 30 films will no longer stream on netflix. Nature boy, the story of legendary pro wrestler ric flair, widely. The espn 30 for 30 documentary the real rocky is about the man behind the iconic movie director jeff feuerzeig tells the story of retired heavyweight boxer chuck wepner, the man. Incredibly moving documentary, and definitely worth two hours of any football fans time. The story of chuck wepner, an underdog boxer who went the distance against muhammad ali and inspired the creation of rocky. Charles wepner born february 26, 1939 is an american former professional boxer who. Scenes from rocky iv have already been the subject of parody many times over. They should have just turned the last 30 minutes of rocky 2 into an extended 30minute deleted scene for the rocky 1 dvd. Most recently, the highlight for espn has been their 30 for 30 documentary series that focuses in on specific sports stories and events from the past 30 years. The sports documentaries that are most notably popular on netflix give sports fans an indepth view behind the.
But employing espns distinct 30 for 30 style to broaden out to the bigger picture adds a new wrinkle. My favorite sports films of all time are the stunning, panoramic hoop. The story of chuck wepner, an underdog boxer who went the distance against muhammad ali. The real rocky episode 36, directed by jeff feuerzeig. A film about wepners career was released in 2012, and espn aired a documentary titled the real rocky on october 25, 2011. After 36 years, reallife rockys story coming soon by steve politi, special to cnn chuck wepner went almost 15 rounds with champ muhammad ali in 1975 and inspired the rocky movies. The real rocky espn films 30 for 30 series 2011 jeff. The real rocky jeff feuerzeig the devil and daniel johnston. Wepners boxing career, his connection to the 1976 film rocky, and other life. A spoof episode of espns 30 for 30 series looks at rocky iv as if it were true zap2it. A profile of chuck wepner, the original inspiration for sylvester stallones rocky balboa character, and how the glory of rocky eluded wepner as he took several. Watch an array of sport documentaries and films today at bt sport. Watch espn films season 1 episode 5 the real rocky. The real rocky is another stellar entry in espns fine 30 x 30 documentary series.
Printerfriendly format email this thread to a friend bookmark this thread. Espn films espn films the real rocky chuck wepner youtube. With chuck wepner, sylvester stallone, jerry izenberg, john rowe. Volume i, espn is proud to present the second volume of this widely acclaimed series. Espn films next month will premiere a 30 for 30 documentary focusing on heavyweight boxing champion tommy morrison better known to rocky fans as tommy gunn the doc, dubbed.
Espns 30 for 30 on ric flair glorifies decades of sexual. The espn film features a clip of wepners ninth round knockdown of muhammad. Netflix to drop espn 30 for 30 documentaries from streaming. Espns acclaimed 30 for 30 series returns tonight with its 52nd entry. On tuesday night, espn premiered its latest 30 for 30 documentary, one the network had been developing and hyping for years. The story of full send university full documentary. Espns terrific 30 for 30 films series has profiled a number of nba teams and basketballrelated stories and while it probably wont ever happen, several denver nuggets stories would make for. Espn films emmynominated and peabody awardwinning 30 for 30 is an. Espn actually has something good going for them in the 30 for 30 documentary series the network. The real rocky 2011 starring chuck wepner on dvd and blu ray. Personal stories watch espn films the real rocky s1 e5 online watch online anytime. Game, set, and match for nature boy ric flair in houston. Watch espn films online full episodes of season 2 to 1.
This 20disc set features 100 films, including the complete 30 for 30 film series, 30 for 30. The real story behind the 30 for 30 episode game, set, match. The film went on to have several sequels, and went on to become one of the most successful movie franchises. Jeff feuerzeig is an american film director best known for the sundance awardwinning documentary the devil and daniel johnston and espns 30for30 the real rocky. The fifa world cup continues in south africa with four games each day two each at 9. New jerseys own chuck wepner, aka the bayonne bleeder. The real rocky 2011 starring chuck wepner on dvd and bluray. Espn films presents a limited edition fifth anniversary collection of its awardwinning 30 for 30 series on bluray. Espn films the real rocky jeff feuerzieg by jeff feuerzeig.