Bill Russell

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022)

Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and other Black NFL players took a knee. ...

El otro Rey de Chicago (2022)

O.J.: Made in America (2016)

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation. ...

Mr. Russell's House (2013)

Bill Simmons interviews NBA legend and 11-time Champion Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics on his illustrious career in both basketball and social activism ...

Uncle Drew: Chapter 2 (2012)

Uncle Drew visits a basketball legend who sends him to Los Angeles to get his old team back together. ...

Fathers of the Sport (2008)

Tells the story of an American social culture embedded with racism, war, oppression, and poverty where these asphalt warriors escaped and rose above it all with a mutual love and respect. ...

History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony (2005)

Winning their first World Series in 86 years, the Old Town Team made baseball history, and true believers throughout the entire nation. History Rings True offers complete coverage of the historic Red Sox Ring Ceremony that took place at Fenway Park on the ...

:03 from Gold (2002)

The 1972 Olympic men's basketball final, in which Team USA suffered their first ever loss in Games competition, was one of the most controversial events in the history of both the Olympics and basketball. ...

Jim Brown: All-American (2002)

Jim Brown: All-American is a 2002 documentary film directed by Spike Lee. The film takes a look at the life of NFL hall-of-famer Jim Brown. The film delves into his life—past, present and future—focusing on his athletic career, acting and activism. Man ...

Bill Russell: My Life, My Way (2000)

Documentary about NBA star Bill Russell ...

The Journey of the African-American Athlete (1996)

Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players, runners, and basketball players, athletes who either suffered the indignities of racism, helped break down ...

Rickles... On the Loose (1986)

Special featuring Don Rickles in his live comedy act at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, mixed with footage of Rickles "on the loose" across the state of California. ...

Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports (1985)

Here is the legendary Bob Uecker hamming it up, commentating on sports bloopers and other sports-related skits for 30 straight minutes! ...

On the Right Track (1981)

Lester is a homeless shoeshine boy living in a railway station. He's got this funny knack for picking the winning horses' names out of the paper while shining shoes. When word gets around, though, everyone wants a piece of the action. ...

The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana (1971)

Jackson 5 TV special featuring comedic skits and live performances ...