Aaron Hernandez holding a phone in prison, looking devastated, in American Sports Story
An American Sports Story executive producer breaks down the finale's tragic end for Aaron Hernandez, exploring the impact of his CTE diagnosis and how it influenced his life and crimes. The FX series, planned to explore true stories of sports figures, dedicated its debut season to former NFL star Hernandez, who was convicted of murder before his death by suicide in prison.
The brain injury stuff played out in such an interesting way in real life. It really became a debate, whereas our entire show there wasn’t much debate about whether Aaron had killed these men or what he’d done or who he was. ✕ Remove Ads Zicherman added that his 12-year-old son plays football and has dreams of playing the game professionally. “It’s become America’s pastime,” he said. “And the game has never been bigger.” But, despite knowing the risks, Zicherman believes football is ingrained in American culture and will continue to thrive.
By ending on this note, American Sports Story ensures that Hernandez's story will linger in the audience's mind, serving as a reminder of the hidden costs of America's favorite sport.
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