ESPN's new <i>30 for 30</i> documentary is entitled "I Hate Christian Laettner"
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A few months ago, we heard that ESPN had started filming segments for a new 30 for 30 documentary about Christian Laettner. That understandably had the BBN a little nervous, triggering flashbacks to "The Shot" and all, but we got some news today that makes me think it won't be so bad. This morning, ESPN Films announced that the 30 for 30 will be entitled "I Hate Christian Laettner," and feature interviews with former teammates and rivals as well as Laettner himself. In the release, ESPN says the film will "explore why the polarizing basketball player was–and still is–so disliked."
Aminu Timberlake knows[/caption]
A few months ago, we heard that ESPN had started filming segments for a new 30 for 30 documentary about Christian Laettner. That understandably had the BBN a little nervous, triggering flashbacks to "The Shot" and all, but we got some news today that makes me think it won't be so bad. This morning, ESPN Films announced that the 30 for 30 will be entitled "I Hate Christian Laettner," and feature interviews with former teammates and rivals as well as Laettner himself. In the release, ESPN says the film will "explore why the polarizing basketball player was–and still is–so disliked."
He made perhaps the most dramatic shot in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament. He’s the only player to start in four consecutive Final Fours, and was instrumental in Duke winning two national championships. He had looks, smarts and game. So why has Christian Laettner been disliked so intensely by so many for so long? Maybe it was the time he stomped on the chest of a downed player, or the battles he had with his teammates, or a perceived sense of entitlement. But sometimes, perception isn’t reality. “I Hate Christian Laettner” will go beyond the polarizing persona to reveal the complete story behind this lightning rod of college basketball. Featuring extensive access to Laettner, previously unseen footage and perspectives from all sides, this film will be a “gloves-off” examination of the man who has been seen by many as the “Blue Devil Himself.”The film is directed by Rory Karpf (“The Book of Manning,” “Tim Richmond: To The Limit”) and will premiere Sunday, March 15, at 9 p.m. ET after Bracketology on ESPN. Bring it on.
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