NEW YORK (AP) — The story of O.J. Simpson's life It was cinematic in nature. What started as fodder for a triumphant sports biopic suddenly became something far darker and more complex. Simpson's fall from fame to infamy Following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Hence the many chapters of Simpson's life: his football career, his acting career, his murder trial, his acquittal, his civil liability judgment, his sports memorabilia robbery conviction, and finally… his death was on wednesday — created The entire media ecosystem.
From the widely criticized horror film in which Brown Simpson was murdered by a serial killer to Simpson's own fictional confessional book, much of it is firmly rooted in the questionable realm of the macabre and sensational. “If I did it.” The Simpson case has also permeated popular culture, being directly depicted on countless TV shows such as “The Simpsons” (no relation), and even mentioned by name on Jay-Z's “The Story of O.J.” checks, and a direct throughline to the Kardashian family. Reality TV and a business empire. Norman Mailer The Pulitzer Prize winner was convicted of stabbing his own wife and adapted the incident into a television movie, “An American Tragedy.''
None found on this list. Instead, The Associated Press has assembled 10 documentaries, television shows, books and podcasts that explore Simpson's life and influence with important insights.
“OJ: Made in America”
This list is not ordered, but if you only want to read one piece of media, set aside about 8 hours. for this definitive documentary. The five-part project, directed by ESPN Films' Ezra Edelman and broadcast on ABC and ESPN, covers the so-called trial of the century in explicit detail, but it takes three parts to get there. is. “OJ: Made in America” puts Simpson's life, career, and notoriety into context. Race relations in America It became the longest-running film to win an Oscar. When it won the Best Documentary Award in 2017, Here Edelman dedicated statuettes to Brown Simpson, Goldman, their families, and victims of police brutality.
“OJ: Made in America” Now streaming on ESPN+ Also available for purchase on other online platforms.
“June 17, 1994”
Another installment of ESPN Films' “30 for 30''; Director Brett Morgen The 2010 documentary had a much shorter clock at less than an hour. The title of this documentary is Slow Ford Bronco pursuit, But don't rehash it. Instead, “June 17, 1994” views the day through the lens of other sporting events that occurred that day, including Arnold Palmer's final round of the U.S. Open and the opening of the World Cup. Rolling Stone magazine ranked the show as the best “30 for 30'' of 2014, calling it “a great example of how viewers process television and how the media tries to make sense of events with no clear outcome.'' “It shows that people are having a hard time,” he said.
“June 17, 1994” is Now streaming on ESPN+.
In this June 21, 1995 file photo, O.J. Simpson holds up his hands in front of the jury after donning new gloves that resemble the infamous bloody gloves during his serial murder trial in Los Angeles. I'm raising it. (Pool photo, file via Vince Bucci/AP)
“O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose”
Director George Romero — yes, he is Movie “Night of the Living Dead” and The Godfather of Zombie Movies — this 1974 documentary follows the up-and-coming Simpson. buffalo bills Run back. As the only work on this list that was produced before Simpson's descent into notoriety, this film provides an unblemished glimpse into Simpson's childhood and his early fame.
“OJ Simpson: Juice on the Loose” is not available to stream on traditional platforms, but Internet Archive.
“The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
The first installment of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story The anthology series and FX miniseries aired the same year as “OJ: Made in America,” making 2016 a perfect year for rekindling conversation about the case and rekindling the fame of its main characters. The 10-episode show focused on the trial itself and cast Cuba Gooding Jr. as Simpson. Courtney B. Vance as Johnnie Cochran; John Travolta as Robert Shapiro and David Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian.
“The People vs. O.J. Simpson” Now streaming on Hulu.
Johnnie Cochran Jr. speaks in court during O.J. Simpson's hearing on July 29, 1994 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Pool/Nick Ute, File)
“The History of His Life: The People vs. O.J. Simpson”
FX's “The People vs. O.J. Simpson” Jeffrey Toobin's A 1996 book about the trial. Toobin, an attorney, was a staff writer for The New Yorker and covered the trial extensively, making him one of the most prominent legal analysts. The New York Times bestseller is often hailed as the most comprehensive book on the Simpson trial.
For more information on the location of “The Run of His Life: The People v. OJ Simpson,” Penguin Random House website.
“Without a doubt”
It's as if almost everyone directly involved in the Simpson trial published a book about it at some point. Quality varies, but here are some worth checking out: Marcia Clark The lead prosecutor in the case drew criticism for his performance and was forced to resign as a lawyer after the trial. She was paid $4 million for her memoir in 2016 and has since… write a novel And even more We co-produced a TV show.
Learn more about the location of Without A Doubt, co-written with Teresa Carpenter. It's on Clark's website.
In this Sept. 26, 1995, file photo, prosecutor Marcia Clark addresses jurors during closing arguments in the O.J. Simpson double murder trial in Los Angeles. explains how Ron Goldman's murder took place. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Daily News, via AP, Pool, File)
“His Name is Ron: Our Quest for Justice”
written by goldman family Co-authored by William and Marilyn Hoffer, this book was first published in 1997. For decades, the Goldmans have been vocal about what they consider miscarriages of justice. Since Simpson's acquittal, Their attorney said Thursday that Simpson said: “He died without repenting.” The description begins as follows: “This book is not about his O.J. Simpson or his 'dream team.' This book is not a rehash of “The Trial of the Century.” ” Instead, it is the story of the Goldman family.
For more information on “His Name Is Ron” locations, please visit Penguin Random House website.
“It's not my city, it's another city.”
The only novel on this list is journalist and crime writer Dominic Dunne –It is true that this is fiction, but as the subtitle says, it is also “a novel in the form of a memoir.” Dunn covered the Simpson trial for Vanity Fair, and in his book he used characters from his own imagination, such as reporter Gus Bailey, who had appeared in previous books, and the Goldman family and others. It's a mix of real people, like journalists. harvey levin and Linda Deutsch, Associated Press. Though thin on fiction, the 1997 novel not only recounts the details of the trial, but also offers a dim examination of the alienated glamor and squalor of Los Angeles at the time.
For more information about locations in “Another city that isn't mine,” Penguin Random House website.
“Confrontation: O.J. Simpson”
Over 10 episodes, kim goldman She will reflect on her brother's murder and meet with attorneys, investigators, witnesses and jurors to get “answers to questions that have haunted me since the trial,” the podcast says. Our 2019 podcast covers everything from civil litigation to domestic violence The ghost of sadness that always haunts me. “Confronting” is an anthology, with the second season focusing on the Columbine school shooting.
“Confrontation: O.J. Simpson'' Produced by Wonderly.
Ron Goldman's father, Fred, reacts as his daughter Kim reacts during the reading of the not guilty verdict in the O.J. Simpson double murder trial in Los Angeles on October 3, 1995. -Goldman hugs his wife, Patti. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Daily News, via AP, Pool, File)
“You're wrong.”
Perhaps the most frustrating entry on this list, as the Simpson series remains unfinished, “You're Wrong About” is a podcast dedicated to subverting traditional narratives, and episodes about the Simpson case I spent hours creating it. If you're looking for details to dispel common myths about this case, this is a good listen. Simpson episodes were hosted by Sarah Marshall and Michael Hobbs, although the latter has since left the show.
You can watch “You’re Wrong” below Most podcast platforms.
