O.J.: Made in America (2016)

The critic calls the seven-and-a-half-hour documentary exceptionally perceptive, empathetic and compelling, noting that its length allows for both deep specifics and a broad perspective on race, justice and O.J.'s story in Los Angeles. They single out the skillful, revealing interviews with a wide range of subjects for particular praise.

The critic finds it compelling and masterfully edited, crowning long-form documentary as the true witness of the media age with its ambitious scope on sport, race, class and the justice system. Eight hours doesn’t feel like enough, though it questions whether the work qualifies as a film.

The critic calls it the definitive record of Simpson’s spectacular rise and fall, a graphic illustration of how race, injustice and celebrity collided. It restores Simpson’s stature as an athlete and explores his transcendence of race before the trial exposed deeper divisions.

The critic calls the documentary a marvelous, gripping true crime series that provides vital context and insight into the OJ Simpson case and American society. They praise its straightforward, even-handed journalistic approach that draws out complexities without artifice.

The critic calls the miniseries a rich and provocative triumph that covers racial history in Los Angeles, Simpson's football career, the trial, and a psychological portrait with confidence. It is intelligent, thorough, and moves at an impressive pace despite its length.

The review finds the documentary extraordinary and must-see, praising its wide scope that places Simpson's life and trial in the context of late 20th-century cultural dynamics including race and celebrity. It is thought-provoking, astonishing, and sobering throughout its length.

The critic recommends the five-part documentary as essential viewing that explores not just Simpson but race, justice, celebrity and media in America. They highlight its brilliantly reported detail, jaw-dropping moments and ongoing relevance.

The critic finds the documentary a master opus that adds rich contextual layers, especially the history of Los Angeles race relations central to the acquittal, going well beyond the trial itself. They single out the enormous canvas allowing connections between Simpson's charmed life, celebrity, sports and societal issues for praise.

The critic finds the mammoth film fatiguing yet vital for its gruelling detail on how class, race and celebrity intertwined, with OJ as a Forrest Gump-like figure through decades of tension. It leaves viewers angry but unsure where to direct ire, ending in a sense of surrender.

The critic finds the documentary excellent and a standout in the 30 for 30 series. It delivers a complex, layered portrait of Simpson by placing his story in the broader context of American race relations and history.

The critic calls it a staggering documentary that provides a detailed portrait of O.J. Simpson and America's racial tensions, praising its vast coverage of the subject's life and societal issues.

The critic calls it one of the best documentaries of the year, a thrilling and binge-worthy deep dive into OJ Simpson's life and the cultural issues it raises. They single out its clear parallels with contemporary events around police brutality, celebrity, and race for praise.

Praises it as riveting and intelligent, noting it makes a case for why sports matter by connecting to race and class issues; highlights its comprehensive biography approach and recontextualization of Simpson's life as a tragedy.

The review calls the film an epic and essential documentary. It singles out the way it places the Simpson trial in the wider context of race relations in Los Angeles and America.

Describes it as tremendous and extraordinary, a wide-ranging survey of racial history in LA that restores context to the trial and killings; singles out its moral backbone in juxtaposing personal and societal violence.