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Jason Hehir
Born September 29, 1976 · Newton, Massachusetts, USA (age 49)
Jason Hehir is a seven-time Emmy-winning director and producer. His 2020 series "The Last Dance" (ESPN/Netflix) chronicled the Chicago Bulls dynasty and the career of Michael Jordan. It won the Emmy for Outstanding Documentary Series, and it's the most-watched documentary in ESPN history.
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Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter · 2026Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter
★ 8.42026
MovieDocumentary
He's conquered every title in tennis, including an Olympic gold. So why is Novak Djokovic still playing? The Wolf in Winter embeds with the greatest tennis player of all time as he returned to the Australian Open in 2025, capturing the obsession, the preparation, and the fire that won't go out even when there's nothing left to prove.
Andre the Giant · 2018Andre the Giant
★ 7.32018
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.
Bernie & Ernie · 2013Bernie & Ernie
★ 6.02013
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
When Bernard King arrived at Knoxville, he was only the third African-American ever to play for the Vols' varsity team. By the time he left he was a legend. Along with talented teammate Ernie Grunfeld, they gained national acclaim as part of what was known as "The Ernie and Bernie Show." Director Jason Hehir follows King's strict upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, the challenges he faced at the University of Tennessee, and the obstacles he overcame in the NBA as he looked to live up to the promise of his college career.
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley · 2024Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
★ 7.52024
MovieDocumentaryMusic
He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.
Shark · 2022Shark
★ 5.72022
MovieDocumentary
The documentary examines the legendary career of professional golfer Greg Norman, and how it was shaped by one stunning day at the Masters Tournament in 1996.
The Fab Five · 2011The Fab Five
★ 7.92011
MovieDocumentary
Depicts the story of Jalen Rose and his other Fab Five teammates, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. Called by some “the greatest class ever recruited,” the five freshmen not only electrified the game, but also brought new style with their baggy shorts, black socks and brash talk. “The Fab Five” relives the recruitment process that got all five of them to Ann Arbor, the cultural impact they made, the two runs to NCAA title game, the Webber “timeout” in the 1993 championship and the scandal that eventually tarnished their accomplishments.
The '85 Bears · 2016The '85 Bears
★ 7.12016
MovieDocumentary
30 years after the 1985 Chicago Bears ran roughshod over the rest of the NFL en route to winning the only Super Bowl title in franchise history, they remain one of the most legendary teams in league history. From their dominating defense to their swaggering offense and their firebrand of a head coach, the Bears of that vintage team were a force to be reckoned with, and it’s easy to see why their legacy has remained strong. Big personalities like Mike Ditka and Jim McMahon, combined with the ferocious attitudes of players like Mike Singletary and Steve McMichael made for a volatile mix that ended up carrying the Bears to a 15-1 record and to an emphatic victory in Super Bowl XX.
Down in the Valley · 2015Down in the Valley
2015
MovieDocumentary
Sacramento and its mayor Kevin Johnson fight to keep their hometown NBA team.
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