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Reviews Praise ESPN’s Boo‑Yah for an Intimate, Unflinching Portrait of Stuart Scott

Critics say the 30 for 30 uses extensive home videos to reveal Scott's private life, spotlighting his lasting influence.

Overview

  • The Andre Gaines–directed documentary premiered December 10 on ESPN and is now streaming on the ESPN app and Disney+.
  • Reviewers highlight extensive personal archives—home videos of his romance, proposal, and early family life—that broaden the view beyond his on‑air persona.
  • The film traces how Scott’s hip‑hop‑inflected voice and cadence reshaped highlight shows and encouraged later Black journalists to embrace authentic language.
  • Athletes including Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kobe Bryant, and Vince Carter offer testimonials about Scott’s impact and connection with players.
  • Critics note the documentary confronts public backlash and internal resistance at ESPN to his style and revisits his cancer battle, including his ESPYs Jimmy V speech.