Filmmaker Ezra Edelman on 'O.J.: Made in America'

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When ESPN approached Ezra Edelman about doing a massive documentary on O.J. Simpson, he had little interest in following the beats of the so-called trial of the century. Instead, he saw the project as a lens through which to examine race in America. He tells us about seeking out tough interviews and how his opus grew from five hours to nearly eight.

Ezra Edelman knew he had a rare opportunity when ESPN approached him to make a five-hour documentary about O.J. Simpson. But Edelman had no interest in following the beats of the so-called trial of the century. Instead, his opus is a deep dive into race in america. Now with his nearly eight-hour film, O.J.: Made in America, short-listed in the Oscar race, Edelman talks about how he tackled this massive project, how he got Mark Fuhrman to talk, and why he hasn't watched the FX series The People v. O.J. Simpson.

Photo: Ezra Edelman, director of O.J.: Made in America

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Host:

Kim Masters

Producer:

Kaitlin Parker