O.J.: Made in America (2016)

"O.J.: Made in America" is a riveting exploration of an unforgettable cultural narrative that has shaped modern America. This epic saga of race, celebrity, media, violence, and criminal justice continues to captivate, divide and evolve, even decades after its climactic end. An ambitious offering from the producers of ESPN's acclaimed "30 for 30", this enthralling 10-hour docu-event is helmed by the esteemed director Ezra Edelman. The story, at a glance, begins with the grim night when Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were ruthlessly murdered. However, "O.J." unveils a much deeper tale that requires a journey back to the dawn of the 20th century. It is a time when African-Americans, including the grandparents of Orenthal James Simpson, were migrating to California in droves, seeking a better life while trying to outrun the pervasive racism that had shadowed their existence. The narrative then traces the meteoric rise of Simpson, who, during the 1960s, rocketed to fame as the unstoppable running back for the USC Trojans. His career not only made him an NFL Hall of Famer but also a charismatic superstar who transcended the realm of sports. Even in retirement, Simpson stood out, his popularity undiminished as he continued to shine as a broadcaster, pitch-man, and actor. Yet, Simpson's life was also defined by his unique ability to rise above the racial lines that divided his country and city, steeped in a tragic legacy of institutionalized police racism and racial tension. That is until a fateful June night in 1994 changed everything. "O.J." is a deep dive into this complex saga. It revisits and reframes the chilling domestic abuse, the police probe, the infamous white Bronco chase, the trial that gripped the globe, and the aftermath. It meticulously draws from over seventy interviews, presenting an engrossing, compelling, and unforgettable account of a saga that echoes far beyond the individual at its center. For, at the heart of the search for the truth about O.J. Simpson, the series unveils a mirror to America, reflecting poignant, indelible, and haunting truths about the nation, and indeed, about ourselves.

O.J.: Made in America is a documentary show featuring O.J. Simpson and created by Ezra Edelman.

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