The Lords of the Rings - HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

This ambitious investigative report—filmed in nine countries—exposed graft and corruption in the IOC and detailed how its members pursue wealth, privilege, and self-glory at the expense of the Games.

HBO Real Sports Correspondent David Scott spoke to Prizes Executive Director Abi Wright and duPont-Columbia Awards Director Lisa R. Cohen about the special brand of investigative reporting that has earned his show four duPont-Columbia Awards, by using sports as an entry point to critical issues. Tune in to On Assignment podcast Episode #37 to hear Scott discuss the surprising overlap between sports and international politics.

CREDITS

Executive Producer, HBO Sports: Rick Bernstein

Executive Producer, Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel: Joe Perskie

Executive Producer: Peter Nelson

Producers: Josh Fine, Nick Dolin, Tim Walker

Producer/Reporter: David Scott

Associate Producers: Beret Remak, Jake Rosenwasser

Editors: Brian Derr, Tres Driscoll, Mike Long, Jeremy Phillips, Jason Schmidt, Stuart Ash

Reporters: Bryant Gumbel, Bernard Goldberg, Jon Frankel

Production Associates: Evan Burgos, Daniel Litke