New 30 for 30 screens in Lexington, Ky., before ESPN debut Thursday

The Kentucky Theatre hosted the screening.

(Jennifer Cingari Christie/ESPN)
(Jennifer Cingari Christie/ESPN)

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Some 800 college basketball fans and film buffs packed the Kentucky Theater here Monday night to watch an advanced screening of “One and Not Done,” the latest 30 for 30 documentary from ESPN Films.

Directed by veteran 30 for 30 filmmaker Jonathan Hock, “One” takes an intimate look at University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari’s successful yet controversial journey. Calipari attended the screening and shared his thoughts afterward.

The film premieres on ESPN Thursday, April 13 (9 p.m. ET). Front Row presents this photo gallery of the Lexington premiere. On Thursday, Front Row will have an exclusive clip from the film and former Kentucky and current NBA star John Wall’s thoughts.

Kentucky coach John Calipari thanks the packed house.

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(L-R) Calipari, his wife Ellen and Vice President and Executive Producer, ESPN Films and Original Content, John Dahl, address the audience.

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According to one account, the one-hour, 42-minute film earned 30 seconds of applause immediately afterward.

(Collin Fleming/ESPN)

A local television reporter interviews ESPN Films producer Marquis Daisy.

(Jennifer Cingari Christie/ESPN)

Local radio interviews Daisy about the film.

(Jennifer Cingari Christie/ESPN)
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