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The O.J. Simpson story hits close to home for me. I was offered and accepted a promotion in 1991-96 to be a sales manager for Prudential in Buffalo, N.Y. Leaving NYC one would think that Buffalo would be a slow-paced sleepy city in comparison. During my 5 years there the Buffalo Bills made it to 4 straight Super Bowls, O.J. Simpson captivated the nation in 1993-1994 and Buffalo native Timothy McVeigh bombed Oklahoma City.
Here are 10 interesting facts.
1. In addition to a huge sports figure, this is a documentary about Race and Social Justice in America.
2. The 7.5 hour 5-part Doc touches on O.J., the biggest trial of the century.
3. Being half African-American and half Jewish, Director Ezra Edelman is uniquely qualified to address the subject.
4. It’s being said this film is the most impactful and important film that ESPN has ever made.
5. The Documentary explores the Simpsons, Race and the Los Angeles troubled history like nothing before.
6. It’s being said that O.J. has the potential to affect the American conversation on Race in a way that few, if any films since “Roots”.
7. Having lived in Buffalo from 1991-96 and knowing Ezra, this documentary connects with me like none other.
8. Ezra is known for “Magic & Bird, A courtship of Rivals” in 2010 and “Brooklyn Dodgers: The Ghosts of Flatbush 2007
9. A very good hoop player with Curry-like range and a step back 3 point shot, Ezra is not afraid to “trash talk” to you and certainly me during our games togehter
10. He’s fun at cocktail parties!