BS High (2023): Ratings
BS High is a 2023 documentary directed by Martin Desmond Roe and Travon Free. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Directors
- Martin Desmond Roe and Travon Free
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- HBO Documentary Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is BS High About?
The premise of BS High without spoilers.
This documentary investigates the rise and fall of Bishop Sycamore High School's football program, revealing a shocking scandal orchestrated by coach Roy Johnson. The film grants exclusive access to Johnson as it explores how he fabricated a program, leading to shattered dreams and damaged reputations for the young athletes involved. It examines the pursuit of glory, the impact on the players, and the environment that allowed such deception to occur.
BS High Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- school
- football
- sports documentary
The Director of BS High
Directed by Martin Desmond Roe and Travon Free.
- Co-director Martin Desmond Roe
- Co-director Travon Free
More from Martin Desmond Roe and Travon Free
More films directed by Martin Desmond Roe and Travon Free: Two Distant Strangers and Breaking2.
BS High Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave BS High 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 81/100, strongest in character & emotion (85) and weakest in sensory experience (65).
BS High Echo Score Breakdown
BS High presents a compelling examination of the Bishop Sycamore fraud, anchored by thorough interviews and effective direction. The documentary’s strength lies in its clear structure and emotional resonance, though it occasionally hesitates to critique the subject more rigorously. Visual and auditory elements remain serviceable but unremarkable. Viewers find the narrative engaging and thought‑provoking, resulting in solid rewatch appeal despite moments of frustration. Overall, the film succeeds in exposing the scandal while maintaining a balanced documentary tone.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 80
In terms of art and craft, the directors employ a measured editing style that interlaces present‑day interviews with archival footage, creating a clear narrative flow. Critics note the cinematography is competent though not striking, while the production design remains functional. The overall craftsmanship supports the story without drawing attention to stylistic flair.
- Character & Emotion 85
When evaluating character and emotion, the film excels at foregrounding Roy Johnson’s unapologetic demeanor alongside the vulnerable testimonies of former players. Reviewers commend the nuanced portrayal of his manipulative charisma and the heartfelt reactions it provokes. The emotional weight is amplified by candid interviews, resulting in a resonant, if unsettling, character study.
- Story & Flow 75
In the story and flow dimension, the documentary presents a coherent chronology of the Bishop Sycamore deception, weaving investigative insights with personal accounts. While the pacing remains steady, some critics note a missed opportunity for deeper systemic analysis, leading to occasional narrative thinness. Nonetheless, the core plot maintains engagement through its revelation of the fraud’s scope.
- Sensory Experience 65
In terms of sensory experience, the soundtrack is understated, complementing interview segments without overwhelming them. Sound design captures ambient stadium echoes, adding authenticity, while visual styling leans toward a documentary baseline, lacking distinctive cinematic flourishes. The overall sensory palette is adequate, serving the narrative but offering limited artistic distinction.
- Rewatch Factor 78
The rewatch factor is bolstered by the film’s investigative revelations and the emotional impact of the victims’ stories, prompting viewers to reflect on systemic vulnerabilities. Although some moments feel repetitive, the depth of interviews and the unsettling portrait of the conman encourage multiple viewings to uncover additional nuances. Consequently, the documentary retains appreciable replay value.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 4.1 /5
1980417 ratings
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BS High Trailers & Videos
The trailer of BS High.
BS High Also Known As
65 alternative titles, including “Puss in Boots 2: Nine Lives & 40 Thieves” and “장화 신은 고양이 2”.
- Also known as
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- Puss in Boots 2: Nine Lives & 40 Thieves
- 장화 신은 고양이 2
- Mačak u čizmama: Poslednja želja
- החתול במגפיים 2: משאלה אחת ודי
- بوس إن بوتز: ذا لاست ويش
- قط في أحذية : الأمنية الأخيرة
- החתול במגפיים: משאלה אחת ודי
- החתול של שרק: משאלה אחת ודי
- 無敵貓劍俠：8+1條命
- Den Bestøvlede Kat og Ønsketjernen
- Кот в сапогах: Последнее желание
- Γάτος σπιρουνάτος 2: Η τελευταία επιθυμία
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- पुस इन बूट्स 2
- القط ذو الأحذية الطويلة 2: الأمنية الأخيرة
- Çəkməli Pişik: Son Dilək
- بسبس ببوت 2
- Der gestiefelte Kater - Der letzte Wunsch
- 鞋貓劍客2
- القط ذو الحذاء 2: الأمنية الأخيرة
- 長ぐつをはいたネコと9つの命
- Котаракът в чизми 2
- Кот в сапогах 2: Последнее желание
- 穿靴子的猫2
- Le Chat Potté 2 : la dernière quête
- El Gato con Botas: El último deseo
- Der gestiefelte Kater: Der letzte Wunsch
- De Gelaarsde Kat 2: De Laatste Wens
- 장화신은 고양이: 끝내주는 모험
- Gato de Botas 2: O Último Pedido
- Il gatto con gli stivali 2 - L'ultimo desiderio
- Saapasjalkakissa: Viimeinen toivomus
- Csizmás, a kandúr: Az utolsó kívánság
- Çizmeli Kedi: Son Dilek
- Mästerkatten 2
- החתול של שרק 2: משאלה אחת ודי
- Gato con Botas: El último deseo
- O Gato das Botas: O Último Desejo
- Mèo Đi Hia: Điều Ước Cuối Cùng
- Кіт у чоботях 2: Останнє бажання
- القط ذو الحذاء∶ الأمنية الأخيرة
- Kocour v botách: Poslední přání
- Kocúr v čižmách: Posledné želanie
- พุซ อิน บู๊ทส์ 2
- Mačak u čizmama: Posljednja želja
- Kot w butach: Ostatnie życzenie
- 無敵貓劍俠 : 8+1條命
- Ο Παπουτσωμένος Γάτος: Η Τελευταία Επιθυμία
- گربه چکمه پوش: آخرین آرزو
- Мачак у чизмама: Последња жеља
- Le chat potté : le dernier vœu
- Den bestøvlede kat og ønskestjernen
- القط ذو الحذاء: الأمنية الأخيرة
- Pus med støvler: Et siste ønske
- Saabastega kass: Viimane soov
- Batuotas katinas Pūkis: paskutinis noras
- Stígvélaði Kötturinn 2: Hinsta Óskin
- Runcis zābakos: Pēdējā vēlēšanās
- Кот у ботах 2: Апошняе жаданне
- Motanul încălțat: Ultima dorință
- Obuti maček: Zadnja želja
- Puss in Boots: ក្តិប្រាថ្នាចុងក្រោយ, ჩექმებიანი კატა 2
- Мачорот во чизми: Последна желба
- Կոշկավոր կատուն. Վերջին ցանկությունը
- Çəkməli pişik: Son arzu
- El Gat amb Botes: L’últim desig
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BS High FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of BS High, each answered in a sentence.
How long is BS High?
BS High runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was BS High released?
BS High was released on August 23, 2023.
Who directed BS High?
BS High was directed by Martin Desmond Roe and Travon Free.
More films by Martin Desmond Roe How is BS High rated?
BS High has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does BS High have a post-credit scene?
No. BS High has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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