Archival footage is foundational to many sports documentaries, especially those dealing with legacy, history, or retrospective storytelling. From a film editor’s perspective, these are not just filler. They anchor the narrative, providing historical context, emotional resonance, and a way to establish credibility in order to deepen the narrative - forming a bridge between past and present.

 

These select scenes include:

• News coverage

• Broadcast game footage

• Home videos

• Photographs

• Magazine/Newspaper scans