The Great Imposter

2013
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Released: 20 November 2013 Released
Producted By: ESPN Films
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Official Website: http://grantland.com/features/our-latest-30-30-documentary-short-tells-story-how-guy-detroit-ended-conning-just-every-sports-league-country/
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From 1979 to 1986, Barry Bremen, a Detroit-area novelty goods salesman, became known in the sports world as The Great Imposter. Playfully seeking the spotlight, Bremen posed as a player in the Major Leagues and NBA, PGA golfer, NFL and NHL referee, and even Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. In doing so Bremen not only became known as sports ultimate fan but also managed to live out the dreams of legions of failed high school all-stars and armchair quarterbacks across the nation.

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Nonureva Really Surprised!
Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Mischa Redfern I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.
Payno I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
Michael_Elliott 30 for 30: The Great Imposter (2013)For a seven year period Barry Bremen became known as The Great Imposter as he would find as many ways possible to work himself into the spotlight at various sporting events. These methods had Bremen getting on the court pretending to be a NBA All-Star, getting on the field at the 1986 MLB All-Star game and getting cussed by Tommy Lasorda and various other sporting events. I had never heard of Bremen until I watched this short and man what a trip it was. Of course, the times are a lot different today so after one of these events he'd probably be spending a lot more time in jail but back in the day these events made him a mini-celebrity and he even got on The Tonight Show. This documentary does a very good job at showing all these stunts and we also get interviews with his widow and children as they talk about what type of guy he was. This here is certainly a funny and touching gem.Episode: A

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