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'The U Part 2' among 7 new ESPN '30 for 30' films announced

Jonathan Brownfield-US PRESSWIRE

ESPN will release seven new films under its popular "30 for 30" series.

The network announced Monday the series will return for a six-week run Tuesday nights beginning Oct. 7, with one additional film in December. This October marks the fifth anniversary of 30 for 30’s launch in 2009.

That seventh film will be "The U, Part 2," which will follow the Heisman Trophy presentation on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 9 p.m. ET. The film will chronicle how the Hurricanes football program regrouped from NCAA sanctions, and, like Part 1, was directed by Billy Corben.

College football fans will be familiar with "The U" for being one of the series' most memorable films. It depicted how the Hurricanes' football teams between 1983 and 1991 took on larger-than-life personalities, winning four national titles.

ESPN films vice president Connor Schell said despite five years of "30 for 30" films, there's still no shortage of incredible sports moments to choose from. “The new slate takes a look at events and people that may be familiar to viewers, but our intent is to provide a totally different perspective through the visions of our various filmmakers," he said.

Notable actor Ray Liotta narrates “Playing for the Mob,” which delves into how mobster Henry Hill once helped orchestrate the fixing of Boston College basketball games.  

Other film topics include the 1989 San Francisco earthquake shortly before Game 3 of the World Series, and the rise, fall and maturation of former Oklahoma All-American linebacker Brian Bosworth. Another film tells the story of Livan and Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez, half-brothers who escaped Cuba separately and quickly became star pitchers in the major leagues. 

Check out the full list of films:

Tuesday, Oct.7, 9 p.m. - “Playing for the Mob”
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 10 p.m. - “The Day The Series Stopped”
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 9 p.m. - “When The Garden Was Eden”
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 9 p.m. - “Brian and The Boz”
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 9 p.m. - “Brothers in Exile”
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. - “Rand University”
Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 p.m. - “The U Part 2”

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