Day by Day: The Rise

The bad: The first third seems like the editors tried to use every style of their favorite 30 For 30 docs. It's an unrelenting assault on the senses that fails the basic tenant of storytelling, 'Is this motivated? Does it serve a purpose?" Too often the answer is 'No'. Beyond that the over reliance on sound EFX is especially grating. The good: The interviews are beautifully shot & the subjects are very compelling. Let those breathe. Also, the amount of archival footage is tremendous. So much previously in unseen content. If you're a Huskers fan, it's worth a view, but lower your expectations.