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Executive producers Peter Berg and Sarah Aubrey partner once again with HBO Sports for an innovative cinema verite documentary series that examines complex sports themes. Each installment spotlights a topic and focuses on its larger impact outside of sports. Following the documentaries are in-depth, round-table discussions of the issues with the filmmakers, subjects and other guests. Emmy nominee Berg ("Friday Night Lights") moderates the panel discussions. Berg also produced the nonfiction sports series "On Freddie Roach" for HBO in 2012.

2013 · 56m

EPISODE 1

Trophy Kids

This documentary will feature a compelling and engaging examination of the obsession a growing number of parents have in the scholastic athletic competition of their children.

53m
EPISODE 2

Broken

This moving film follows two athletes that suffered catastrophic paralyzing injuries and their struggle to accept new physical limitations.

55m
EPISODE 4

Fighting Chance

Each edition spotlights a topic or person with undeniable impact on the contemporary sports world. Hosted by Peter Berg.

27m
EPISODE 6

Game of Borders

In the complex political and war zone of the Middle East, the Palestine national football team keeps playing amid conflict and chaos. In a time of conflict and unrest is the reward of organized sport worth the risk?

26m
EPISODE 8

Inherent Violence

Exploring combat sports through two unique relationships between fathers and sons; a professional MMA fighter trains his 10-year-old son; a retired player of Calico Storico grooms his son to compete in this form of soccer.

26m

Peter Berg

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Matthew I. Goldberg

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Executive producers Peter Berg and Sarah Aubrey partner once again with HBO Sports for an innovative cinema verite documentary series that examines complex sports themes. Each installment spotlights a topic and focuses on its larger impact outside of sports. Following the documentaries are in-depth, round-table discussions of the issues with the filmmakers, subjects and other guests. Emmy nominee Berg ("Friday Night Lights") moderates the panel discussions. Berg also produced the nonfiction sports series "On Freddie Roach" for HBO in 2012.

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