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Oscar Pistorius.
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- A new documentary The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius It will premiere exclusively on ESPN.
- The four-part series will showcase his rise to athletic stardom and his latest downfall.
- The series will air weekly from Thursday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m. on ESPN (DStv 218).
A new four-part documentary on ESPN will chronicle the rise and fall of former athlete Oscar Pistorius.
Part of the award-winning 30 by 30 Serie, The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius It will premiere weekly from Thursday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m. on ESPN (DStv 218) with repeats every Sunday at 8:00 p.m. starting November 22.
Directed by BAFTA award winner Daniel Gordon (Hillsborough, George Best: All by himself) and produced by Oscar winner John Battsek (Looking for Sugarmanorth, One day in September), the documentary tells the story of the South African Paralympic sprinter and international hero, who had inspired millions with his determination and dedication, and who suddenly found himself at the center of a murder investigation.
The circumstances surrounding Reeva Steenkamp’s tragic death became as much a story of the time as her initial rise to glory.
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The series features interviews with more than a dozen characters closest to the story; The film recounts Oscar’s fall from grace after killing his girlfriend Reeva in the early morning of February 14, 2013 at his home in Pretoria, South Africa.
According to Oscar, the event was a tragic accident, but his troubled past and questionable testimony cast doubt on his innocence. As the saga unfolds, the story goes back to the very beginning of the future Paralympic star’s life, chronicling his unlikely rise from a boy who had both undeveloped legs amputated as a toddler to a teenage freak of overnight at the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games.
Breaking records and conventions, “The Blade Runner,” as he became known, undertook a quest to compete against non-disabled athletes at the Olympics. His fight against international track and field officials continued for years before Oscar finally prevailed and competed in the London Olympics in 2012. Less than a year later, he was in a South African court, charged with murdering his girlfriend.
“Oscar Pistorius’s story is remarkable for its complexity. It is both inspiring and heartbreaking, and provides insight into a wide range of issues, from gender-based violence to the rights of persons with disabilities, racial inequality and the media frenzy. My hope is that the film provides audiences with additional context and layers to a story they think they know. “
– Director, Daniel Gordon
Broadcast information
ESPN (DStv 218)
Part 1: Thursday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m. Repeat on Sunday, November 22 at 8:00 p.m.
Part 2: Thursday, November 26 at 8:00 p.m. Repeat on Sunday, November 29 at 8:00 p.m.
Part 3: Thursday, December 3 at 8:00 p.m. Repeat on Sunday, December 6 at 8:00 p.m.
Part 4: Thursday, December 10 at 8:00 p.m. Repeat on Sunday, December 13 at 8:00 p.m.
The movies will also be available to watch on DStv Catch Up and the ESPN Player app.
Compiled by Leandra Engelbrecht
