Sports games and large sporting events consistently trigger deep feelings of unity around the world, and the Olympic Games are no exception. They are a rare phenomenon, not because of their occurrence but because of the way they permeate cultures on a global scale. The …
Sports documentaries and documentary series like Last Chance U use myths such as the American dream and redemption story to create more compelling films. Last Chance U used five themes throughout its six-episode season that break down the two myths mentioned above, and it showed that …
A study of the Netflix-produced sports documentary “Last Chance U” reveals the prevalence of religion in the first season of the documentary, which looks at East Mississippi Community College football program. The documentary’s six episodes also show how college football is bringing the players and communities …
The advent of mobile devices and the proliferation of social networking sites have changed how audiences watch television. As they watch, they use social media to talk about television content. But why do audiences engage in this media multitasking? An online survey with 618 respondents in …
