Based on the book The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson by Jeffrey Toobin, it explores the chaotic, behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering on both sides of the court, and how a combination of prosecution overconfidence, defense shrewdness and the LAPDs history with the citys African-American community gave a jury what it needed: reasonable doubt.
Reviews
“The People v. O.J. may be the best vehicle thus far for bringing up complex, broader questions about American justice, without losing sight of the human toll.” – The Atlantic
“The most brilliant thing about The People v. O.J. Simpson, and the thing that makes it most addictive as a show, is that it revels in that drama while also being an earnest portrayal of the facts, to an extent that is surprising.” – Film School Rejects
“American Crime Story is a meticulously crafted, powerfully resonant docudrama that crackles with timely issues – race, sexism, privilege, celebrity, broken justice, media manipulation, and more.” – Entertainment Weekly