"" Believers chronicles how that enduring faith, a remarkable group of players, and a city ready for change came together to break one of the most notorious curses in sports," the network said in a press release. "The series follows Boston's improbable 2004 post-season run through the lens of the franchise's complex history and the city's passionate culture, capturing the defining moments when belief and extraordinary talent finally rewarded the city's long-suffering faithful.""
"Viewers will see appearances and commentary from a star-studded cast including Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Katie Nolan, Bill Burr, Donnie Wahlberg, Uzo Aduba, Sam Jay, Maria Menounos, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Neil deGrasse Tyson. Red Sox players who appear in the series include Johnny Damon, Curt Schilling, David Ortiz, Kevin Millar, and Bronson Arroyo. From a history of heartbreak to the long awaited 2004 breakthrough, the series touches on key moments that shaped a franchise and kept long-tortured fans engaged through the struggle."
ESPN will air Believers, a three-part documentary that premieres on the ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited subscribers on Sept. 26. The series examines the Red Sox' 86-year championship drought from 1918 to 2004 and explores faith's role in guiding Boston, the franchise, and its fan base. The series follows Boston's 2004 postseason run through the franchise's complex history and the city's passionate culture, highlighting moments when belief and extraordinary talent ended the so-called curse. Appearances include Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Katie Nolan, Bill Burr, and others, with players like Johnny Damon, Curt Schilling, and David Ortiz. The series is executive produced by Ben Affleck and directed by Gotham Chopra and Lauren Fisher.
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