The Financial Post reports in its Saturday edition that before the thrilling conclusion of last August's men's basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics, it was clear that a comprehensive sports documentary was in order. A Washington Post dispatch to The Globe reports that this tournament featured iconic settings, enthusiastic crowds, and veteran stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, alongside French sensation Victor Wembanyama. The U.S. team secured their fifth consecutive gold medal, with Steve Kerr calling the semifinal against Serbia "probably the greatest game I've ever been a part of."
Netflix took advantage of the star power and competitive drama by releasing a six-episode series titled Court of Gold. The project, which runs more than four hours, hinged on two key editorial decisions by director Jake Rogal and producer Jason Hehir, who worked together on the Michael Jordan documentary, The Last Dance. The series effectively focused on documenting France, Serbia and Canada rather than just "Dream Team" propaganda. It emphasized high-stakes visual storytelling over detailed narrative drama. The project's chief strength was its never-before-seen footage of practices and locker-room scenes.
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