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O.J.: Made in America: Why This Epic Documentary Reveals the Heart of Modern U.S. Society

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O.J.: Made in America: Why This Epic Documentary Reveals the Heart of Modern U.S. Society

Craving a high-quality documentary with a few hours to spare? Here are three compelling reasons to stream Ezra Edelman's acclaimed O.J.: Made in America, available on Arte.tv:

What’s it about? This riveting 5-part series examines the O.J. Simpson case—the former NFL star and Hollywood actor accused of murdering his ex-wife—that gripped and divided America in the 1990s.

Why watch? Far beyond the trial, it features voices from every angle, chronicling over 50 years of deep racial and social tensions in America. Months after George Floyd’s death, it’s essential viewing for grasping the U.S. today.

Fun fact: O.J.’s lawyer? Robert Kardashian—father of Kim Kardashian. This saga first introduced the world to the Kardashian family.