Warriors of Liberty City

About Warriors of Liberty City

Warriors of Liberty City, released in 2018, is an American television docuseries that airs on Starz. The series explores Liberty City, a crime-ridden neighborhood in Miami, Florida that is arguably the NFL's most successful football factory. Created by sports journalist and documentarian Evan Rosenfeld, the program centers around the Liberty City Warriors Optimist Club, a youth football program founded by Luther Campbell where kids are taught football skills as well as life skills to help them navigate through the harsh realities of their neighborhood.

Making / Production

The making of Warriors of Liberty City required a blend of intricate on-the-ground filming and retrospective narration. Produced by LeBron James' company SpringHill Entertainment and Maverick Carter, the series entails a close-up look at the daily lives of the club's members, their families, and coaches interwoven with action-packed football games and intense practice sessions.

Actors

• Luther Campbell - Co-founder of the Liberty City Optimist sports program. As a former rapper and a longtime community activist, he is a central figure in the series who plays his role energetically and passionately.
• Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson - A former NFL star and coach in the Liberty City program. His real-life experience at the highest level of the sport adds depth and credibility to his role.
• The Series also features many young and promising football players, whose personal stories and sports journeys greatly contribute to the overall narrative.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The TV series is set in the same neighborhood where NFL superstars like Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson, Devonta Freeman, and Antonio Brown grew up.
• The name "Liberty City" is taken from the Liberty Square housing project in Miami, one of the first and largest federal housing projects in the United States.

Awards

Despite its critical acclaim and popularity among sports docuseries fans, Warriors of Liberty City has not yet received any prestigious awards.

Quotes

• "This ain't just about football. It's about life." - from the Series' Trailer, it encapsulates the all-encompassing support the program aims to provide.
• "By far the most shut out and left out community in South Florida" - Luther Campbell, referring to the struggles of Liberty City Football Program despite producing multiple NFL players.

Music / Soundtrack

• The show features a dynamic and engaging array of music that perfectly underscores the drama and tension present on and off the football field.
• Many of the tracks are hip-hop, reflecting the cultural and social context of the Liberty City community.