OJ - Made in America
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Currently on BBC iPlayer.
Amazing 7.5 hr documentary on OJ Simpson's life. All the key players have taken part with the exception of Chris Darden. Obviously very thorough there are a lot of new facts and viewpoints even if you've watched all the OJ documentaries up to this date. Its brilliantly compiled and the film maker gets the subjects to really open up with the exception of Barry Sheck who comes across as a disingenuous oily lawyer refusing to answer a fairly simple question. Highly recommended.
I would add a warning that they do show the crime scene photos in some detail including close ups of the savage wounds to both victims. I'm still not sure it was necessary but I can see why they did it.
Amazing 7.5 hr documentary on OJ Simpson's life. All the key players have taken part with the exception of Chris Darden. Obviously very thorough there are a lot of new facts and viewpoints even if you've watched all the OJ documentaries up to this date. Its brilliantly compiled and the film maker gets the subjects to really open up with the exception of Barry Sheck who comes across as a disingenuous oily lawyer refusing to answer a fairly simple question. Highly recommended.
I would add a warning that they do show the crime scene photos in some detail including close ups of the savage wounds to both victims. I'm still not sure it was necessary but I can see why they did it.
Edited by Marty Funkhouser on Sunday 12th March 20:10
I've just finished, what an excellent documentary
The OJ event really was the beginning of the 24 hours news/celebrity obsessed culture we live in now, and not to mention it had the unforeseen side affect of giving birth to the god awful Karashian klan, I'm glad that got a mention in the documentary.
I'm a bit young to remember any of the OJ stuff when it happened, so most of the details were new to me, but yea, great stuff
The OJ event really was the beginning of the 24 hours news/celebrity obsessed culture we live in now, and not to mention it had the unforeseen side affect of giving birth to the god awful Karashian klan, I'm glad that got a mention in the documentary.
I'm a bit young to remember any of the OJ stuff when it happened, so most of the details were new to me, but yea, great stuff
I found this very interesting and well put together.
Had no idea how good a player he was, I remember him as the actor.
Ridiculous how he got away with it, shows just how racist America is both from whites and blacks. One of the jurors basically admitted that she new he was guilty but voted otherwise because of Rodney King
johnnie cochran came across as an awful person too I thought.
Anyone else think the crime he eventually got put away for was ridiculous too? 33 years for 'stealing' some of his stuff back
Had no idea how good a player he was, I remember him as the actor.
Ridiculous how he got away with it, shows just how racist America is both from whites and blacks. One of the jurors basically admitted that she new he was guilty but voted otherwise because of Rodney King
johnnie cochran came across as an awful person too I thought.
Anyone else think the crime he eventually got put away for was ridiculous too? 33 years for 'stealing' some of his stuff back
Ascayman said:
I found this very interesting and well put together.
Had no idea how good a player he was, I remember him as the actor.
Ridiculous how he got away with it, shows just how racist America is both from whites and blacks. One of the jurors basically admitted that she new he was guilty but voted otherwise because of Rodney King
johnnie cochran came across as an awful person too I thought.
Anyone else think the crime he eventually got put away for was ridiculous too? 33 years for 'stealing' some of his stuff back
Watched all of it yesterday and was thoroughly engrossed and completely agree with what you say here, especially about how he eventually ended up getting jail time. What was even more incredible was the fact the original prosecutor was present at the sentencing, but by this time was an entertainment correspondent!Had no idea how good a player he was, I remember him as the actor.
Ridiculous how he got away with it, shows just how racist America is both from whites and blacks. One of the jurors basically admitted that she new he was guilty but voted otherwise because of Rodney King
johnnie cochran came across as an awful person too I thought.
Anyone else think the crime he eventually got put away for was ridiculous too? 33 years for 'stealing' some of his stuff back
parabolica said:
Watched all of it yesterday and was thoroughly engrossed and completely agree with what you say here, especially about how he eventually ended up getting jail time. What was even more incredible was the fact the original prosecutor was present at the sentencing, but by this time was an entertainment correspondent!
Well lets face it if you cant win a case where the evidence is as strong as that then prosecuting isn't for you I keep thinking to the brilliant question the parole board woman asks him right at the start of the film - something like "When was your first arrest?".
She obviously can't mention the trial as he was cleared but she's clearly saying to him "I know what you did you murderous mother****er and Hell will freeze over before I grant you parole."
She obviously can't mention the trial as he was cleared but she's clearly saying to him "I know what you did you murderous mother****er and Hell will freeze over before I grant you parole."
Spent 3 hours last night watching the 1st episode. Very very good. You really do get a sense of understanding OJ behind the public face. Very good background too on the social issues which explains the wider issues at stake of the main trial.
Thankfully this is on iPlayer as it allow viewers to pause for breaks etc given the duration of the programme!
Thankfully this is on iPlayer as it allow viewers to pause for breaks etc given the duration of the programme!
Agree with all the above, a very well made and absolutely engrossing documentary.
The most shocking part I think was the celebrations of the black community when his aquital was announced. I could almost understand the reaction, the background of racial tension and sense of injustice was very well explained, but the crime itself was horribly brutal and he was clearly guilty. It's just utterly shameful, getting one over on the "whites" became more important than locking up a psychopath.
The most shocking part I think was the celebrations of the black community when his aquital was announced. I could almost understand the reaction, the background of racial tension and sense of injustice was very well explained, but the crime itself was horribly brutal and he was clearly guilty. It's just utterly shameful, getting one over on the "whites" became more important than locking up a psychopath.
mdavids said:
Agree with all the above, a very well made and absolutely engrossing documentary.
The most shocking part I think was the celebrations of the black community when his aquital was announced. I could almost understand the reaction, the background of racial tension and sense of injustice was very well explained, but the crime itself was horribly brutal and he was clearly guilty. It's just utterly shameful, getting one over on the "whites" became more important than locking up a psychopath.
He wasn't clearly guilty to a large proportion of the black community. He was clearly being set up.The most shocking part I think was the celebrations of the black community when his aquital was announced. I could almost understand the reaction, the background of racial tension and sense of injustice was very well explained, but the crime itself was horribly brutal and he was clearly guilty. It's just utterly shameful, getting one over on the "whites" became more important than locking up a psychopath.
MYOB said:
I'm not convinced he's guilty of those murders 
Conspiracy theory abounds that it was his psychotic son...
Agreed I'm very much on the view it was his son - and like any father you would do anything for your kids (though helping to cover up murder...)Conspiracy theory abounds that it was his psychotic son...
Have you heard the 999 call that day by Nicole and then OJ arrives the last time she is heard alive he was behaving like a cave man
Welshbeef said:
Have you heard the 999 call that day by Nicole and then OJ arrives the last time she is heard alive he was behaving like a cave man
I didn't think there was an emergency call on the night of the murders? There were some from before during the domestic abuse, principally the one from when Nicole was hiding in the bush. MYOB said:
Welshbeef said:
Have you heard the 999 call that day by Nicole and then OJ arrives the last time she is heard alive he was behaving like a cave man
I didn't think there was an emergency call on the night of the murders? There were some from before during the domestic abuse, principally the one from when Nicole was hiding in the bush. Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff