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Overall Rank: 10554
Average Rating: 3/4
# of Ratings: 3
Theatrical Release Date: 10/22/2013
Language: English
Genre: Documentary, Sport
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Kevin Connolly
Actors: Rick Pugliese, John Spano, Mike Milbury, Nick Gravante, Joseph Conway, John Valenti
Plot: In 1996 the 80s glory days were long behind for the New York Islanders. A series of losing seasons, mismanagement and waning support had nearly driven the team into the ground. But then a silver lining suddenly appeared - a Texas billionaire named John Spano appeared from seemingly out of nowhere to purchase the team and return them to glory. Too bad this knight in shining armor was living a lie - and soon enough it caught up to him. -- Chris Kavan
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Chris Kavan - wrote on 04/29/2015
The world is full of con artists and fakes - but maybe none quite as passionate (and deluded) as John Spano. The one-time owner (for a short time) of the New York Islanders was as audacious as he was confident - spinning excuse after excuse for why he couldn't pay for the team he technically owned. Eventually a fast life and media scrutiny caught up to him. What is fascinating is the interview Spano gives (his first, apparently, about this ordeal) and how amazed he sounds about how things played out. He comes across as arrogant yet soft-spoken - and maybe just a touch mad. Another fantastic 30 for 30 entry.
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