YouTube30 for 30 (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
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
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
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
Starring Cast
Where to watch
YouTubeGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series explores a wide array of sports stories, often delving into their historical, social, and human complexities without consistently advocating for a specific political ideology. Its neutral rating reflects its broad scope and commitment to presenting varied perspectives on its subjects.
The '30 for 30' documentary series naturally features a diverse range of individuals from the world of sports, reflecting the real-life participants in the events it covers. Its narrative focuses on historical and cultural aspects of sports stories, presenting them factually without an explicit central critique of traditional identities or an overt DEI-driven agenda.
Secondary
The '30 for 30' series occasionally features LGBTQ+ individuals or themes within its diverse sports documentaries. These depictions are generally incidental and presented in a factual, journalistic manner, without a consistent narrative focus that strongly affirms or denigrates queer identity across the series' many episodes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a documentary series, "30 for 30" focuses on real historical sports figures and events. It accurately portrays the documented genders of the individuals featured, without altering them for narrative purposes.
As a documentary series, "30 for 30" focuses on real historical figures and events in sports. It does not feature fictional characters or adaptations of prior works where a race swap could occur. The series aims to portray real individuals accurately.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.8
7.4
Critic Ratings
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