HBO Sports · Producer
Women of Troy
The Cheryl Miller-led USC Trojans and their lasting impact on women's basketball.
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STORIES BEYOND
THE GAME.
Sports. Culture. Humanity. Stories that matter.
Branson Wright tells the stories behind the headlines — exploring ambition, adversity, identity and the people whose lives reach far beyond sports.
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BRANSON WRIGHT / FILMMAKER • JOURNALIST • AUTHOR
Selected filmography
Documentary storytelling
From nationally televised documentaries to independent films, stories grounded in real lives.
ESPN 30 for 30 · Co-producer
Believeland
A city's identity, heartbreak and enduring relationship with its sports teams.
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Documentary · Producer
King of the Block
A high school rivalry, lasting friendships and a fight bigger than the game.
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Independent documentary
Unheralded
The Corie Blount story: promise, crisis and life beyond athletic success.
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Independent documentary
The Blur
The story of Dwight Anderson, a basketball phenomenon whose journey went beyond his talent.
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Independent documentary
Pass Interference
The Davone Bess story examines mental health, fame and the struggles hidden behind success.
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Behind the scenes
A look at the people, conversations and production work behind the stories.
Reporting & writing
More than the final score.
Journalism that finds the human story.
With more than three decades in journalism, Wright has covered professional sports and the intersection of competition, race, culture and community. His reporting and features have appeared in ESPN's Andscape, The Guardian, Cleveland Magazine, The Ring and other publications.
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Access is only the beginning.
Beyond wins and losses are the choices, communities and turning points that shape the people we watch. Those are the stories worth telling.
Book in progress
From the Field to the Frontlines
A Century of Athlete Resistance and the Fight for Justice
An exploration of athlete activism across generations, with the historic 1967 Cleveland Summit at its center. The book examines the athletes who used their influence to challenge injustice — and the price of speaking out.
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At the heart of the story
The 1967 Cleveland Summit
When prominent Black athletes gathered in support of Muhammad Ali, they helped define a pivotal moment in the history of sports and civil rights.
Conversations
The Sports Brothers
Sports. Culture. Real Conversation.
Co-hosted by Branson Wright and Delvis Valentine, the podcast brings candid interviews and conversations with athletes, journalists, entertainers and influential voices.
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Beyond the interview.
Unfiltered conversations about sports, entertainment, society and the experiences behind public success.
Speaking & appearances
History. Sports. The courage to speak.
Thoughtful conversations about athlete activism, journalism and storytelling.
Available for campus programs, film screenings, moderated conversations, panels and guest lectures. Featured program: The Cleveland Summit at 60, connecting the historic 1967 gathering with the role of athletes in today's social movements.
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The Cleveland Summit at 60
Film clips, original reporting and historical context explore how Muhammad Ali and a generation of athletes helped reshape the relationship between sports and social justice.
Programs can be tailored for universities, libraries, cultural institutions and community organizations.
About
Branson Wright
A lifetime of telling stories that connect sports to the world around us.
Branson Wright is a journalist, filmmaker, producer and author with more than 30 years of experience covering sports and humanity. A former Cleveland Cavaliers beat writer for The Plain Dealer, he has produced work for HBO, ESPN and independent film platforms.
As founder of Be Right Ventures, Wright develops documentary and multimedia stories built around compelling people, important questions and lasting cultural impact.
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Have a story worth telling?
Documentary production, reporting, speaking, interviews and creative partnerships.
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