Review of O.J.: Made in America (2016) by Deepak M — 07 Jul 2017
I watched this 7 1/2 hour long Oscar winning documentary doubtful about whether I would find it interesting. Since I have never closely followed (American) football, I didn't know much about O.J. Simpson's background or sporting achievements.
The double murder of which O.J. was the accused barely made a blip in my radar. So, it was a pleasant surprise to find this documentary to be a revealing story about American society itself, narrated through the life and times of an athlete who was believed to have transcended racial barriers.
When viewed in isolation, O.J.'s acquittal in that case seemed to be an appalling miscarriage of justice. Therefore, the sociological context about the America of that time provided by this documentary is vital to the comprehension of the verdict.
When that context is understood, O.J.'s rise, trial, acquittal, and later fall only seem to affirm the unwritten codes that govern American society. A compelling and enlightening watch.
This review of O.J.: Made in America (2016) was written by Deepak M on 07 Jul 2017.
O.J.: Made in America has generally received very positive reviews.
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