30 for 30
Created by Bill Simmons, Connor Schell, John Dahl
On ESPN
An anthology documentary series that mines sports history for compelling human stories, balancing athletic achievement with personal drama and historical reflection.
30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011–2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website. The series has also expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and audio podcasts. This entry refers to the main Volumes of the series presented by ESPN
Essence
Ensemble
Like 30 for 30
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 30 for 30
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 30 for 30, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 30 for 30, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 30 for 30, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
