About 'I Hate Christian Laettner' Film Summary 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." Director's Take I grew up outside Philadelphia a die-hard Eagles fan. And I despised the Dallas Cowboys and everything they stood for. It was as much fun hating the Cowboys as much as it was rooting for my team. But why? Why do fans hate certain players or teams beyond just home team loyalties? We figured this could be an interesting topic to explore through the lens of one of the most polarizing college athletes of all time ... Christian Laettner. I told Christian when we started that the film would not be a love letter to him or his school, but that we would try to be fair. I'm appreciative of Christian and his family for trusting me to tell this story. Few other athletes would be so forthcoming and generous. I am also grateful for the collaboration with Rob Lowe. He knows sports and he knows storytelling. His contribution to the film has been invaluable. Of all the films I've been fortunate to direct, this film was the most challenging creatively. ESPN didn't want the film to be a straight bio. We took an unorthodox approach that hopefully entertains and enlightens. We attempted to explore some tough topics while still being fair. The film features pop culture blended with controversy, and hopefully a touch of humor as well. My hope is haters and non-haters alike will be satisfied. sportscenter top 10 sportscenter not top 10 sportscenter commercials sportscenter top 10 this week sportsCenter NOT Top 10 Plays of the Week ESPN 30 For 30 Brothers in Exile FULL EPISODE (HD) - Livan and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez ESPN 30 For 30 The U Documentary Deleted Scenes Part 2 FULL EPISODE ESPN 30 For 30 The U Part 2 FULL EPISODE (HD) : A sequel to The U profiles the Miami Hurricanes football program and its rise from scandal (and calls for the school to drop the sport) to a national championship, only to see new controversy after booster Nevin Shapiro is revealed to have given improper benefits to the program. ESPN 30 For 30 Rand University FULL EPISODE (HD) : An exploration of former NFL receiver Randy Moss and his humble (and humbling) origins in Rand, West Virginia. ESPN 30 For 30 Brothers in Exile FULL EPISODE (HD) : The story of Liván and Orlando Hernández, half-brothers who fled Cuba separately and became successful major-league pitchers. ESPN 30 For 30 Brian and The Boz FULL EPISODE (HD) : The rise, fall, and post-football life of Brian Bosworth. ESPN 30 For 30 When The Garden Was Eden FULL EPISODE (HD) : A look back at the New York Knicks' championship teams of the 1970s. ESPN 30 For 30 The Day The Series Stopped FULL EPISODE (HD) : A 25-year retrospective of the Loma Prieta earthquake, which struck just before the scheduled start of Game 3 of the 1989 World Series. ESPN 30 For 30 Playing for the Mob FULL EPISODE (HD) : How Mafia associate Henry Hill orchestrated a point-shaving scheme involving Boston College basketball. Narrated by Ray Liotta, who portrayed Hill in Goodfellas. ESPN 30 For 30 Slaying the Badger FULL EPISODE (HD) : Examining the competitive nature that Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault exhibited in the 1986 Tour de France; a film based on the book with the same name, written by Richard Moore. ESPN 30 For 30 Bad Boys FULL EPISODE (HD) : A look back at the Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early 1990s. ESPN 30 For 30 Requiem for the Big East FULL EPISODE (HD) : A recollection of the original Big East Conference, from its simple beginnings and regional rivalries to its national prominence as one of the most successful college basketball leagues, and how it ended up fighting for its survival in the 2010s during conference realignment. ESPN 30 For 30 BThe Price of Gold FULL EPISODE (HD) : The friendship of Bernard King and Ernie Grunfeld is explored, as well as their time together playing college basketball at Tennessee, a partnership known as the "Ernie and Bernie Show".

• published: 13 Apr 2015
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