A 58-0 defeat against IMG Academy in 2021 brought national scrutiny to the legitimacy of Bishop Sycamore High School's football program.
“It was all a scheme.”
Synopsis
A 58-0 defeat against IMG Academy in 2021 brought national scrutiny to the legitimacy of Bishop Sycamore High School's football program.
Synopsis
Roy Johnson, the former head coach of Bishop Sycamore High School, recounts the rise and fall of the controversial football program. The documentary details the team's infamous 2021 game against IMG Academy, which ended in a 58-0 loss and exposed questions about its legitimacy. Interviews with Johnson, former players, and sports journalists like Bomani Jones reveal the consequences of deception in high school athletics. Directed by Martin Desmond Roe and Travon Free, "BS High" premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 14, 2023, and was released by HBO on August 23, 2023.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Roy Johnson, the controversial head coach.
- Find out how Bishop Sycamore ended up on ESPN.
- See interviews with journalists like Bomani Jones.
Did You Know
- The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 14, 2023.
- Roy Johnson, the head coach, was unpaid for his appearance in the film.
- The film has a weighted average score of 65 out of 100 on Metacritic.
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Who directed the documentary BS High?
BS High was directed by Martin Desmond Roe and Travon Free.
When was BS High released?
BS High was released on August 23, 2023.
What is the average score of BS High on Metacritic?
BS High has a weighted average score of 65 out of 100 on Metacritic.
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