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36 (2011)

36 poster
Genre
documentary film, reality television
Country
United States

How it feels

Each episode follows a single athlete for 36 hours leading up to a competition. It shows their training, routines, and preparation just before game day.

close-upfocusedintimateobservationalpacedreal-timesports-centricbehind-the-scenes

What happens

36 is a sports documentary television show that airs on NBCSN and TSN. The show is a 36-hour documentary series following a specific athlete, such as Patrick Kane. The show typically airs before the spotlighted player competes on the NBC Sports Network. The show is akin to HBO 24/7. On March 14, 2012, 36 expanded to have an episode about Zab Judah calling the show, Fight Night 36. Meanwhile, a 36 episode about IndyCar Series with Tony Kanaan first aired on April 1, 2012. MLS 36 debuted August 5, 2012 following Major League Soccer player Chris Wondolowski during the 2012 MLS All-Star Game. F1 36 debuted on March 29, 2013 featuring Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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