ESPN Films has decided to open its epic seven hour and forty three minute documentary, “O.J.: Made in America,” in two theaters today, in New York and Los Angeles.

The film is playing at Cinema Village in NYC and Laemmle theater in LA from May 20-26. The documentary will show on two screens, per day, at each theater.

Given the length of the project, each theater will show Parts 1 and 2 of the film, then break for approximately 15-20 minutes. Then Parts 3 and 4 will be shown, followed by another 15-20 minute break, concluding with Part 5.

For those interested in watching on the small screen, “O.J.: Made in America” premieres on ABC on Saturday, June 11 (Part 1) then moves to ESPN the following week with the 5 parts airing over four days – June 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th.

The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Directed by Peabody and Emmy winner Ezra Edelman, “O.J.: Made in America” traces a personal journey, from how Orenthal James Simpson first became a football star, to why the country fell in love with him off the field, to his being accused of murdering his ex-wife, his subsequent acquittal and why he is sitting in jail 20 years later for another crime; perhaps the defining cultural tale of 20th-century America – one that centers around two of our country’s greatest fixations: race and celebrity.

“We are incredibly proud of this epic work of documentary filmmaking. It’s one of the most unique projects ESPN Films has ever done,” said Marie Donoghue, EVP, Global Strategy and Original Content. “We are especially excited to team with our ABC colleagues to premiere the first installment on ABC.”

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