Netflix Announces Documentary on Montreal Expos' MLB Departure

The film will delve into the events leading to the team's 2004 exit, amid Netflix's broader push into sports content and Canadian programming.

Netflix has ordered a documentary on the Montreal Expos' exit from Major League Baseball nearly 20 years ago, directed by Jean-François Poisson in partnership with Montreal-based Attraction.
The documentary will explore the events and setbacks leading to the Expos' departure from Montreal in 2004, including fee disputes and management changes.
Netflix's expansion into sports-related content includes live sports events and documentaries, following the success of series like 'Drive to Survive' and 'Full Swing'.
The streaming giant is also deepening its investment in Canadian programming, in part to comply with new federal regulations requiring foreign platforms to promote Canadian-originated content.
The Expos, who played their first game in 1969, became the Washington Nationals in 2005 after announcing their move to Washington D.C. in 2004.