30 for 30

I love sports. I also love ESPN. That being said, I love Disney, but more specifically ESPN.

Since 2009, ESPN has made these "30 for 30" ESPN films. They don't just look at sports as a winner and loser, but rather delves deeper into the context behind players and teams. These films are available to watch on Netflix on demand. If you have not watched them, you should stop reading and watch one. They have an abundance of different topics ranging from hockey to football and rugby to boxing.

The concept behind them is simple: Take film directors and apply their story telling skills on an unseen aspect of sports history. Some of my favorite are "Kings Ransom" chronicling the trade of Wayne Gretzky to the L.A. Kings, "Four Days in October" where the Boston Red Socks came back 0-3 to beat the New York Yankees in 2004, and "Broke" which explores the windfall athletes come into when signing these big deals out of college and their mismanagement of income.

These "30 for 30" stories tell compelling sides about what happens when the cameras stop rolling and the back side deals people make for fortune. ESPN has done an excellent job in creating these films brining emotion and a fresh perspective to the stories you thought you knew and a light on some you never did.

I applaud ESPN for making these films and I wish they continue to make them. Originally, there were only going to be 30 films made (hence the title) but I wish they continue this route as most stories provide courage and triumph to compelling stories. If you have not seen any of these films, I highly recommend you make it a point to see these films.