Jon Weinbach (Writing)
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Works
Aaron Rodgers: Enigma
Follow NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers as he rebounds from an Achilles injury in this sports series chronicling the defining moments of his life and career.
Release Date:2024-12-17
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Episode Count:3
Vote Count:1
Freediver
After geopolitics forced him into exile, Alexey Molchanov spent 2023 on a journey to reclaim his athletic glory and honor his iconic mother’s towering legacy by attempting the most dominant season in the history of the deadly sport of freediving.
Release Date:2024-12-06
Department:Production
Job:Producer
Vote Count:2
NFL Draft: The Pick Is in
NFL Films brings audiences behind the scenes of the 2024 NFL Draft. Crews embedded in the draft rooms of the Bears, Commanders, Cardinals, and Rams and followed super-agent Drew Rosenhaus on his travels to see clients in three states. Catch all the action and emotion on the red carpet and backstage with NFL Network's Rich Eisen, Kaylee Hartung, Ian Rapoport, and Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Release Date:2024-06-14
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Kelce
An intimate and emotional documentary that chronicles Philadelphia Eagles team captain and All-Pro center Jason Kelce’s 2022 season, which began with him confronting one of the most challenging decisions any professional athlete will ever face—is now the time to hang it up?
Release Date:2023-09-11
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Vote Count:21
Air
Discover the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Air Jordan brand.
Release Date:2023-04-05
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Vote Count:1989
Good Rivals
The definitive documentary on the US and Mexico men’s national soccer teams told through the lens of one of the fiercest rivalries in international sports. The series peels back the political, social and sporting layers of the rivalry through the eyes of Landon Donovan (US) and Rafael Márquez (MX), who became symbols of their countries’ soccer cultures.
Release Date:2022-11-23
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Episode Count:3
Vote Count:3
Thug Rose: Mixed Martial Artist
The inspiring journey of professional MMA fighter and two-time world champion Rose Namajunas. The film documents her circuitous path to success and spotlights Namajunas' rare combination of ferocity, artistry, and vulnerability.
Release Date:2022-10-30
Department:Production
Job:Producer
Vote Count:4
The Redeem Team
Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men's Basketball Team’s quest for gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing following the previous team’s shocking performance four years earlier in Athens.
Release Date:2022-10-07
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:142
The Iron Hammer
In this personal and rousing documentary, Joan Chen charts the inspiring life and career of “Jenny” Lang Ping, a fearless and independent Olympic athlete who propels China to international prominence in volleyball. On the court, her most effective weapon is her lethal spike, hence her titular nickname, while her leadership skills and calm demeanor solidify her unique status as the first player and coach to win multiple World Championships and Olympic gold. Chen, in her documentary feature debut, skillfully combines thrilling excerpts from championship games, intimate conversations with Lang Ping, her colleagues, and players to craft an entertaining and multi-dimensional portrait of this groundbreaking athlete who transformed women’s volleyball.
Release Date:2020-06-07
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:2
The Last Dance
A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.
Release Date:2020-04-19
Department:Production
Job:Producer
Episode Count:10
Vote Count:1318
One Crazy Night in Baseball
Crazy sums up the final night of the baseball season, when the Tampa Bay Rays and St. Louis Cardinals overcame improbably long odds and huge September deficits to waltz into the post-season as wild cards. As part of the Walk-Off Stories series, this film takes a deep look at September 28, 2011 – the dramatic final day of the 2011 Major League Baseball season with playoff berths on the line.
Release Date:2019-10-13
Department:Production
Job:Producer
We Are LAFC
An all-access documentary series chronicling the creation of the LAFC franchise and its inaugural season
Release Date:2019-02-25
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Episode Count:10
The Golden Generation
How a once-in-a-generation Argentina team, led by Manu Ginobili, brought down the “Dream Team” and won gold at the 2004 Olympic Games.
Release Date:2018-10-31
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Improbably Gibson
An entertaining and fresh retrospective of Gibson's historic walk-off home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
Release Date:2018-10-06
Department:Directing
Job:Director
The Nagano Tapes
Five Rings Films presents the inspiring story of how Czech Republic won gold at the first Olympics to feature professionals from the NHL.
Release Date:2018-02-22
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:5
Sole Man
A definitive, first-hand and unflinching account of how Sonny Vaccaro rose from humble Pennsylvania steel-town roots to become the most valuable marketing asset in the $13 billion athletic-shoe industry.
Release Date:2015-04-16
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:5
The Rebels
Julie is in over her head when her husband suddenly dies leaving her as sole owner of a pro-football team.
Release Date:2014-02-06
Department:Production
Job:Co-Executive Producer
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:4
The Other Dream Team
The incredible story of the 1992 Lithuanian basketball team, whose athletes struggled under Soviet rule, became symbols of Lithuania's independence movement, and – with help from the Grateful Dead – triumphed at the Barcelona Olympics.
Release Date:2012-09-28
Department:Production
Job:Producer
Vote Count:24
Straight Outta L.A.
In 1982, the Raiders and owner Al Davis captivated black and Latino fans with swagger and charisma that matched the rapidly changing city.
Release Date:2010-05-11
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:13
UFC 1: Origins of the Octagon
The improbable tale of how Rorian Gracie, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist, and Art Davie, once a used car salesman, teamed with Bob Meyrowitz’s pay-per-view company SEG to mount UFC 1 – the first fight in UFC history – in Denver and launch a sports phenomenon.
Department:Production
Job:Producer
Bluegrass Kingdom: The Gospel of Kentucky Basketball
The fabled past of this iconic college basketball powerhouse is examined and reflected upon by some of the program's most notable figures, including Pat Riley, Jamal Mashburn, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Joe B. Hall, and John Calipari.
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
30 for 30
30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011–2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website. The series has also expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and audio podcasts. This entry refers to the main Volumes of the series presented by ESPN
Release Date:2009-10-06
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:35
Rafa
One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Rafael Nadal, reflects on his career, legacy and final season on the court.
Department:Production
Job:Producer
Episode Count:1
America's Team
Through never-before-seen footage and interviews, this series tells the definitive story of the Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones' impact on NFL history.
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Episode Count:1