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As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, ESPN looks back at notable sports happenings that occurred from 1979 to 2009 with this documentary series featuring 30 films from some of Hollywood's finest directors and producers. Peter Berg, Barry Levinson, John Singleton, Spike Jonze, Dan Klores, Barbara Kopple, Ron Shelton and Albert Maysles are among the filmmakers involved, and the stories told include the shocking trade of Wayne Gretzky in 1988, the Baltimore Colts' nighttime move in 1984, Reggie Miller's rivalry with the New York Knicks, the death of Len Bias in 1986, a profile of George Steinbrenner and his family business, and a look at Michael Jordan's attempt at a baseball career. A new series of 30 films premiered in October 2012 with "Broke," about the challenges athletes face in managing their money.
S1, EP2 "The Band That Wouldn't Die"
Filmmaker Barry Levinson uses the Baltimore Colts' 1984 move to Indianapolis to document how a fan base copes with losing a team.
S3, EP33 "Rodman: For Better or Worse"
The story of Dennis Rodman, on the basketball court and beyond. Featuring revealing interviews, exploits and accomplishments and his foray into international diplomacy with North Korean Kim Jong-un.
S4, EP17 "The Minister of Defense"
Chronicling Reggie White's life from the highs of football stardom and stirring sermons to the lows of discrimination and heartbreak.
S3, EP6 "The '85 Bears"
A look at the Chicago Bears on the 30th anniversary of their Super Bowl XX win. The birth of Buddy Ryan's 46 Defense, their win over the 49ers, the loss to the Dolphins that ruined their perfect season and the Super Bowl Shuffle.
S2, EP22 "When the Garden Was Eden"
An examination of the New York Knicks during their NBA championship runs in the 1970s.
S2, EP18 "The Bad Boys"
Through interviews with Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer, Joe Dumars, Dennis Rodman, Adrian Dantley, Mark Aguirre and others, viewers are provided an inside look at what made the Detroit Pistons, of the late 80s and early 90s, tick.
S2, EP14 "Bernie and Ernie"
Basketball players Bernard King and Ernie Grunfeld form an unlikely friendship despite vastly differing backgrounds and experiences.
