Randy Moss has long been an enigma largely known for his athletic brilliance on the football field and his troubles off it. “Rand University,” directed by Marquis Daisy and narrated by Michael Kenneth Williams (The Wire), explores the intersection of those aspects of Moss by going back to where he came from – Rand, West Virginia. The film premieres on Tuesday, November 11, at 8 p.m. ET and explores what almost derailed Moss before he ever became nationally known for his extraordinary abilities as a wide receiver.
After overcoming troubles with the law, losing opportunities to play at Notre Dame and Florida State and then reviving his enormously promising football career at Marshall University, all that was good and troubling about Moss materialized on the day of the 1998 NFL Draft. Twenty picks were made before the Minnesota Vikings selected him in the first round. Based on what unfolded throughout his NFL career, the teams that passed on him may have had a mixture of regret and relief. “Rand University” will take viewers into Moss’s often turbulent past and showcase the complexities of the former NFL star.
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In celebration of the fifth anniversary of the series, ESPN Films will be releasing a limited edition 100-title “30 for 30 Fifth Anniversary Collection” on November 25, featuring the complete set of 30 for 30 films as well as Nine for IX and some 30 for 30 Soccer Stories and 30 for 30 Shorts titles.
About ESPN Films
Created in March 2008, ESPN Films produces high-quality films showcasing some of the most compelling stories in sports. In October 2009, ESPN Films launched its signature 30 for 30 film series, which has since won a Peabody Award, Producer’s Guild Award and an Emmy Award. Inspired by ESPN’s 30th Anniversary, the films that made up the series were a thoughtful and innovative reflection on the past three decades told through the lens of diverse and interesting sports fans and social commentators. The strong reaction from both critics and fans led to the launch of 30 for 30 Volume II, which is currently underway. Additional projects from ESPN Films include the critically-acclaimed Nine for IX series, SEC Storied and the Webby Award- and Emmy Award-winning 30 for 30 Shorts.
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