Coodie simmons and chike ozah direct espns 30 for 30 documentary benji, and recount the life of chicago basketball phenom, benji. In 1984, benji wilson was anointed the number one basketball player in the nation following a summer nike\afbe camp in princeton. The name of former university of maryland basketball superstar and boston celtics. Espn documentary to remember simeons ben wilson chicago. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Et, i nearly fell out of my seat about 23s into the film.
Ive mentioned several times how good these espn 30 for 30 movies are. Espn films 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring thirty films from some of todays finest storytellers. Benji was 17 in 1984 when his promising young life was cut short. In 2012, amani was a producer of benji, the espn 30 for 30 feature documentary.
Inspired by espns anniversary, espn films 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring films from some of todays finest storytellers. We have 68 espn30for30 television torrents for you. Benji was an official selection of the tribeca, chicago, and urban world film festivals. Brandon camp helms this reboot of his fathers heartwarming 1970s classic that spawned an unlikely box office sensation. I think this is a great documentary for all young teens to watch. Espn finally delivered a documentary in their latest batch of 30 for 30s that will go in the pantheon of great espn. While watching a screening of espns new 30 for 30 benji tuesday, 8 p. I have also watched the documentary 30 for 30 film, several times on espn.
Official trailer for the upcoming series 30 for 30 vol. In 1984, chicago was in the heady grip of a black renaissance. In 1984, 17yearold ben wilson was a symbol of everything promising about chicago. Beginning in october, espn films is rebooting its peabody awardwinning 30 for 30 documentary series. Requiem for the big east chronicles the meteoric ascension of the big east conference, and how in less than a decade, it became the most successful college basketball league in america.
What started as a celebration of espns 30th anniversary has come to life as an eclectic and fascinating collection of passionate films about sports and culture. With dick vitale, brent musburger, mike tyson, ice cube. Benji the true story of a dream cut short whenever i see a good basketball movie on youtube i like to share it on here. Oct 24, 2012 check out the latest 30 for 30 from espn entitled, benji. Meet the high school basketball player who was once considered better than lebron james duration. Benji, a 30 for 30 documentary, on espn the new york times.
Someone needs to make a 30 for 30 documentary about street basketball, whether in new york or chicago. 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 how sports inspire and entertain. Unfortunately, during his senior year, the oncepromising career of ben benji wilson was abruptly and tragically cut short. J made in america earning an oscar for best documentary, heres a look at the other standouts from the longrunning docu. Check out the latest 30 for 30 from espn entitled, benji. If anyone finds it please post it here or reply to me asap, really appreciated. Oct 23, 2012 very inspiring documentary on benjamin wilson. The story of the short life and death of ben wilson was resurrected in benji. Espn films 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring todays finest storytellers from inside and outside of the sports world. But on thursday night, the life of benji was celebrated in the simeon high school auditorium. Benji 2012 12 out of 4 this episode in the espn series takes a look at teenager ben wilson who quickly became the number one high school player in the country but before he could take that talent to college or the professional league, he was shot and killed at the age of 17. The new season of 30 for 30 podcasts launches november 12th, with four new stories spanning four sports and three continents. Aside from a few cartoon illustrations and a couple flashes of style, benji has a boilerplate espn style that serves its subject well enough, but not as well as he deserves.
The 20 best documentaries in espns 30 for 30 series with the stellar o. May 18, 2020 espns critically acclaimed 30 for 30 documentary series debuted in 2009, and the stable of immensely watchable films continues to grow. Harold washington was mayor, michael jordan had just signed with the bulls, oprah winfrey was hosting a local morning show, and on the south side a young man named ben wilson was the most talkedabout basketball prospect in a city that was known for its great hoops talent. Nov 25, 2012 full song from the espn commercials without any narration.
The latest episode of espns 30 for 30 series offered a look into the circumstances surrounding wilsons death but. Benji s episode will be aired on october 23th, 2012 in the usa and on october 1st, 2012 in canada. The documentary covers his career and subsequent struggles. Each filmmaker brings their passion and personal point of view to their films that transformed the sports landscape from 1979 to 2009. Howard university student fantasia photos you are not alone. The true story of a dream cut short is a 2012 documentary film about chicago south side basketball player ben wilson, a star athlete who played for simeon career academy and whose life was taken before he could fulfill his destiny. This includes three volumes of 30 episodes each, a episode series under the espn films presents title in 20112012, and a series of 30 for 30 shorts shown through the website. Benji, a 30 for 30 documentary, on espn the new york. Espns critically acclaimed 30 for 30 documentary series debuted in 2009, and the stable of immensely watchable films continues to grow.
Trailer for the upcoming volume ii of the 30 for 30 documentary series on air on october 23rd, 2012. Due to popularity, espn has extended the series and continue producing new ones. Benji is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. The film, being shown on tuesday night in espns 30 for 30. Espn 30 for 30 theme no narrationvoice over youtube. The new episodes will tell a range of fascinating stories about kidnappings, scandal, natural disasters, hope, and recovery, and span the globe from moscow to montana, chile to new orleans. Chicago simeon high school basketball player, benjamin wilson, and his life story in the 1980s. Giancarlo esposito, kareem abduljabbar, michael adams, red auerbach. A few months later his life was cut short by a senseless act of violence. It shows all of us how life is snached away in the blink of your eye. The documentary recalls the tragic story of ben wilson, the no.
Oct 25, 2012 espns acclaimed series of documentaries 30 for 30 profiles the tragic death of chicago high school basketball phenom benji wilson who was shot and killed on the eve of his senior basketball season. Been looking everywhere so i can add it to my plex. Does anybody have a link for the dennis rodman 30 for 30. The film debuted at the tribecaespn sports film festival on april 20, 2012. The true story of a dream cut short is a 2012 documentary film about the short life and 1984 death of chicago south side basketball player ben wilson who played for simeon career academy. The legend is easier to comprehend than human being. Due to popularity, espn has extended the series and continue producing. I have been in love with the music from the espn 30 for 30 commercials since i first saw them. Espn is also great for new shows like the last dance.
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