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ESPN to premiere six-part documentary series on Nick Saban in October
The project by ESPN and Words + Pictures will feature unseen footage from Saban's Alabama tenure and interviews with over 70 individuals.
The short version
- ESPN and production company Words + Pictures will release a six-part documentary series titled 'Saban' starting October 8.
- The series draws on hundreds of hours of previously unreleased video footage recorded during Nick Saban's 17-season tenure at the University of Alabama.
- The documentary examines Saban's early life, time with the Miami Dolphins, Louisiana State University, and Alabama, featuring interviews with more than 70 people.
Key facts
- The six-episode documentary series 'Saban' is scheduled to premiere on ESPN at 6 p.m. on October 8.[Variety]
- The project is produced by Words + Pictures in partnership with ESPN.[Variety]
- Producers gained access to hundreds of hours of previously unreleased footage from Saban's time at Alabama after he authorized its release following his coaching career.[Variety]
- The series covers Saban's early life, career at LSU, tenure with the Miami Dolphins, and 17 seasons leading the University of Alabama.[Variety]
- More than 70 individuals were interviewed for the series, including Nick Saban, Terry Saban, Bill Belichick, Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian, Kirby Smart, Tim Tebow, Jalen Hurts, and Tua Tagovailoa.[Variety]