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Klitschko – A Heavyweight Documentary Film

There has never been anyone like them in the history of boxing. Ukrainians Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko are six-foot-six brothers in arms (big arms) and both heavyweight champions of the world. Their intense and complex interpersonal relationship is at the core of this film by German director Sebastian Dehnhart (“Stalingrad”, “Miracle at Bern”).

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ESPN Films Announces Schedule for New Documentaries

ESPN Films, creators of the Emmy-nominated and Peabody award-winning 30 for 30 film series, has announced the schedule for a slate of new films. The film series will begin airing Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN HD, and subsequent Tuesday nights throughout the fall. Films include Catching Hell, Renée, The Dotted Line, Unguarded, The Real Rocky, Charismatic and Roll Tide/War Eagle.

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The Tribeca Film Festival’s Sporting Element

Now in play and running through May 1st, Tribeca, with partner ESPN, present a compelling and diverse slate of sports documentary films in its 10th annual gathering throughout New York City.

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ESPN Films 30 for 30 Gift Set Collection, Volume 2

ESPN is now offering on DVD the remaining 15 of the 30 films from its original slate in the highly acclaimed “30 for 30″ series.

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Baseball: The Tenth Inning

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and co-director Lynn Novick go deep with an extra inning chapter to their earlier work about the sport.

This installment brings the national pastime’s recent history up-to-date, covering the years 1994-2009.

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“Blood Equity”

This new documentary film focuses on the health and financial issues facing former NFL Players following their retirement, including their ironic struggle against the NFL Player’s Union and the team owners.

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