
The American Gladiators Documentary
2023-05-30 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated
This docuseries takes an unconventional approach to the epic tale of the famed reality-competition show. What begins as a traditional sports documentary soon gives way to bigger themes of greed, divergent narratives, and ultimately questions how history itself is written.
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Lynn 'Red' WilliamsSelf - Interviewee
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