ESPN Films Presents
Season 2
Following on from the success of ESPN's 30 for 30 series, this collection of sports documentaries continues to tell compelling stories from the unique perspective of the filmmakers.
Where to Watch Season 2
15 Episodes
- The Little MasterE1
Episode 1The Little MasterFor over two decades, International Cricket Star Sachin Tendulkar dominated his sport and claimed lost every record for his home nation India. But the one thing that eluded him was the sports ultimate prize - the cricket World Cup. In 2011, on his home turf, Tendulkar would get his one final shot, surrounded by teammates, many of whom grew up during his legendary career. The result would be dramatic campaign that spoke not just for Tendulkar's iconic career, but India itself. - Son Of The CongoE2
Episode 2Son Of The CongoGrantland Features' first full-length documentary, Son of the Congo, chronicles Oklahoma City Thunder star Serge Ibaka's improbable journey from his native Congo and return home as a top echelon NBA player. The film follows Ibaka's return home to war-stricken Congo to recount the poignant story of his childhood and confront the stark reality faced by a new generation of Congolese youth. Ibaka revisits the neighborhoods where he once slept in empty lots and practiced basketball without shoes. With grace and generosity, Ibaka receives and supports an endless stream of friends and strangers who hope he can change their lives through his unshakeable faith that a better future is only possible if you never stop trying. - The Clemente EffectE3
Episode 3The Clemente EffectRoberto Clemente went from a humble upbringing in Puerto Rico to become the National League Most Valuable Player in 1966 and a World Series hero for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1960 and 1971. Along the way, Clemente faced numerous obstacles: injuries, an antagonistic press corps and the racial injustices of the time. Inspired by the civil rights movement, Clemente became an unwavering defender of minorities, an advocate for Latino players' rights, and a great humanitarian. - Baltimore BoysE4
Episode 4Baltimore BoysIn the early 1980s, the city of Baltimore was reeling, but in the city’s troubled East Baltimore neighborhood, there was one beacon of hope: The Dunbar High School boys basketball team. Over two seasons, they went 59-0, and 11 players on their rosters went off to Division I programs. Directors Marquis Daisy and Sheldon Candis chronicle the journey of four boys and their coach, who reached heights that they couldn’t have imagined, even if their saga was capped by a tragedy that made some wonder how far they ever really got away. - Morningside 5E5
Episode 5Morningside 5Morningside 5 is a unique story that chronicles the lives of five men through a 25-year window. It not only depicts the passion they had for the game but also documents how they coped with being local celebrities at the tender age of 18 and what came of their lives once the ball stopped rolling. - D. Wade: Life UnexpectedE8
Episode 8D. Wade: Life Unexpected"D. Wade: Life Unexpected," chronicles three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade’s experience on and off the court as he enters into his final year in the league, and reflects on personal and professional victories and set-backs throughout his legendary career. - Betsy & IrvE11
Episode 11Betsy & IrvThe documentary, directed by Nicole Noren, tells the story of Betsy Sailor, a Penn State alum who was sexually assaulted during her time at the school, and Irv Pankey, the unexpected hero who helped as she confronted a predator, an institution, and a justice system. - Fate of a SportE13
Episode 13Fate of a SportThe film chronicles the story of lacrosse legend Paul Rabil and his fight to change the trajectory of the sport he loves by launching a new professional league, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). After eleven years as one of the most decorated players within a professional lacrosse league that was anything but professional, Rabil decides to create his own league of the sport that made him a star. In partnership with his brother Mike, Paul raises capital, poaches the top players, fights off lawsuits, and navigates through a global pandemic to establish the PLL as the premiere destination for professional lacrosse in the country. - Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil WarE14
Episode 14Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil WarIn 1977 and 1978, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers squared off in back-to-back World Series. Each club was a tenuous collection of talent and personalities that threatened to combust at any moment, but ultimately managed to reach the pinnacle of the sport. - The Cave of AdullamE15
Episode 15The Cave of AdullamAt Jason Wilson’s martial arts academy in Detroit, the students’ emotional well-being is prioritized over athletic prowess. Here, these young Black boys are given the rare and invaluable experience of being seen and cared for as the vulnerable beings they are.