Documentaries are often the ideal way to dig beneath the surface of widely-publicized events, which is what has made the genre of sports documentaries so appealing: One game, one moment, even one split-second decision can define an entire career — or an entire life. However, some of the best sports documentaries cut against the idea that a person needs to be measured against a single choice in the heat of athletic competition. “Losers” is a perfect example.
The new Netflix documentary series features in-depth conversations with individuals known primarily for their sports shortcomings. Over the course of eight episodes, the show focuses on a series of people whose failures stretched far beyond a single moment. Whether they were pilloried by a particular community or made global headlines for a series of mistakes, these people carry the label of the title of the show.
But what makes director Mickey Duzyj’s series...
The new Netflix documentary series features in-depth conversations with individuals known primarily for their sports shortcomings. Over the course of eight episodes, the show focuses on a series of people whose failures stretched far beyond a single moment. Whether they were pilloried by a particular community or made global headlines for a series of mistakes, these people carry the label of the title of the show.
But what makes director Mickey Duzyj’s series...
- 3/1/2019
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Longtime NFL referee Ed Hochuli will retire, NFL Senior Vice President of Officiating Al Riveron said Tuesday. Retiring with Hochuli is Jeff Triplette, who has been with the league since 1996. Former back judge Shawn Hochuli — yes, that’s Ed’s son — and former side judge Alex Kemp will replace the longtime refs. Congratulations to our 2 newest @NFL referees, former Bj Shawn Hochuli & former Sj Alex Kemp. Best wishes to our 2 retiring referees, Ed Hochuli & Jeff Triplette. pic.twitter.com/iEv6xOprkf — Al Riveron (@alriveron) March 6, 2018 Also Read: Papa Johns Ends NFL Sponsorship After National Anthem Protests Hochuli, 67, is known to...
- 3/6/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
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