You Don’t Know Bo is an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary about Vincent “Bo” Jackson. Considered by many to be the greatest athlete of the 20th century, Bo had an incredible but brief career playing in the MLB and in the NFL. He was a natural athlete: big, strong, fast, with natural ability, and an arm like a cannon. Director Michael Bonfiglio combines footage of Bo’s athletic feats on the gridiron and diamond with interviews with Bo Jackson, his teammates, his coaches, and other people who witnessed him play. It starts with his childhood in Bessemer, Alabama and features notable events like winning the 1985 Heisman Trophy, being the only athlete to play in both the MLB All-Star game and the NFL Pro Bowl, the Nike Bo Knows marketing campaign, the hip injury that ended his football career, the rehab and ultimate return to baseball with an artificial hip… this is a pretty thorough bio.
Bo Jackson was larger than life. He was a professional baseball player with so much athletic potential that he took up professional football as a fucking hobby. He didn’t need spring training or practice. Just put him in a game, any game, and let him do his thing. This film lets you reflect on his greatness and makes you wonder what could have been if he hadn’t gotten hurt. This is another solid 30 for 30 production.
Critically Rated at 14/17
Written, Rated, and Reviewed by Brendan H. Young
criticallyrated 