Barry Bonds documentary: Project details, official synopsis, and more

HBO and Words + Pictures are teaming up to produce a documentary on Barry Bonds, one of baseball's greatest players and one of the most controversial figures in the sport.

The untitled documentary will be directed by Keith McQuirter and executive produced by Oscar winner Ezra Edelman, along with Connor Schell and Libby Geist, the creators of the Emmy-winning series 30 for 30 and the docuseries 'The Last Dance'.

The Barry Bonds documentary will trace the life and career of Bonds from his upbringing as the son of All-Star Bobby Bonds and the godson of legendary player Willie Mays, to his rise as one of the most talented players in the game.

It will cover Bonds' time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Francisco Giants, where he rewrote the record books and became baseball's all-time home run king. The documentary will use archival footage and original interviews to provide an in-depth look at Bonds' achievements and the controversies surrounding his career.

What is the Barry Bonds documentary expected to be about?

Barry Bonds' association with the steroids scandal in Major League Baseball is a significant part of his legacy and the reason he has not been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Despite his incredible accomplishments, Bonds' connection to performance-enhancing drugs has overshadowed his career. The documentary will likely delve into this aspect of Bonds' story, shedding light on the impact of the steroids era on the sport and Bonds' personal journey through the controversy.

The Barry Bonds documentary will most likely be about his involvement with the steroids scanal.

The film aims to include a diverse cast of influential figures from his life and career, and there is also the possibility of Bonds actively participating and sharing his first-hand experiences.

Director Keith McQuirter, a San Francisco Bay Area native who witnessed Bonds' career first hand, expressed his excitement about telling the untold story of Bonds and providing an intimate look behind the scenes.

The documentary promises to offer a complex and enduring tale that is a significant part of American sports history.

The release date for the documentary has not been announced yet. With the combination of the talented production team and the compelling subject matter, this documentary has the potential to be a must-watch for sports fans and anyone interested in the complex stories behind the iconic athlete.