D. WADE Life Unexpected
“D. Wade: Life Unexpected,” a new feature documentary from ESPN Films, debuted on Sunday, February 23, 2020. The film chronicles three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade’s experience on and off the court as he enters into his final year in the league, and reflects on personal and professional victories and set-backs throughout his legendary career. The film includes scenes from hundreds of hours of never-before-seen home movies, exclusive video diaries, and all-access verité footage shot over the last decade.
With a tremendous archive, the film explores elements of Wade’s world through his dynamic basketball career and his personal journey, documenting his meteoric rise from Marquette student to global icon, 13-time NBA All-Star and Olympic champion. Through candid home movies and verité footage, Wade takes the audience on a tour through his celebrated career, his deeply personal family struggles and his role as a husband and father all while navigating his final year in the league.
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Director: Bob Metelus
Supervising Producer: Rolake Bamgbose
Producers: Sara Bernstein, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Sam Pollard, Justin Wilkes
Executive Producers: Lisa Joseph Metelus, Bob Metelus, Michael Rosenberg