BS High

Partly my fault for wasting my time anymore now that serial documentaries are the 'erudite' alternative to reality programs for relatively cheap to produce streaming filler entertainment. I really can't take this glorification of a psychopath as star of the show to drive this story, it's sickening. It makes all the investigators and journalists complicit to the crime of glorifying his behavior simply by giving him a mic and a camera lens. It's not about anything else than Roy Johnson, so the title, pun included, and certainly the descriptions are deceiving. It's a cringe filled story you've heard many times before only this has been stretched from a 30-60 minute spot to a serial, a meta con with in a con with in a con. HBO is over. 30 on 30 produces much better sports documentaries. Notable quotes: "i could tell you some stories you'd never believe, but I'd literally say whatever I need to say to pull that dog up out you." "One of those stoid kids, I mean one of those young men that I like..."

This is a story about a mentally ill man that financial, mentally and emotionally abused kids. You could say that he physically abused them by putting them in dangerous situations. The state of Ohio should be ashamed of themselves for not holding this man accountable for the abuse he committed to these boys that may impact them for the rest of their lives. The amount of greed and cover up would be immense if it were not for social media. ESPN and the documentary makers will financially benefit off of these kids. It's hard to watch this narcissist explain himself for 90 minutes while laughing away. Left me feeling pretty bad.

A thoughroughly interesting story that took some time to get started if you (a) aren't an american and don't understand the American Football and education system and (b) didn't know the story. The amazing thing is how the scum bag Roy isn't in jail. His manipulation and damage he's done to everyone he's ever met is palpable. Its also incredible that he's still walking. A truer sociopath, narcissists and selfish, remorseless being you could never meet. The failing of this documentary is that the directors did not punish him enough with cross examination during interviews. I understand that film makers need to placate the subject until they don't need him any more for their film, but I wanted to see more of his suffering on camera. The biggest question is why would he be part of this doc in the first place... but that tells you everything you need to know about this selfish, self centred ego.

I wish nothing but ill will for this despicable manchild for the rest of his miserable life. The only good thing is that people like this always get what they deserve in the end. He's like a Don King without the money. As for the film, we'll put together and shot. It's simple stuff though, so anyone with half a brain could have shot it. There's no imaginative direction here. A worthwhile 90 mins.

I remember hearing the story about B. S. high when it broke a few years ago but I didn't do a deep dive on the matter or remember the details of the situation. This film does a great job of bringing to light Coach Rory and his selfish manipulative con-man antics. Coach Rory's self serving narrcisstic behavior is on full display for the world to see during this film. He has a strong personality so I can see him doing media rounds after this documentary. No one should give this man any attention after misleading and jeopardizing the safety and welfare of these kids (some were lol). You can't believe the situations an adult would bring children into for their own self-serving reasons.

The film is biased into exposing B. S. high and doesn't give a platform to any good that the program or coach may have had on some of the kids. After seeing the egomaniac on full display you kind of understand why. Watch this film extremely entertaining as well as frustrating and unbelievable.

There are 10 reviews but 47 votes? Don't trust the rating...... I recently saw the movie BS High, and I have to say, it left me underwhelmed. It's evident that big media is trying to portray itself as the best, even if that means over-dramatizing the leaders of a fake high school.

HBO has a reputation for doing this kind of thing, and in my opinion, it's a waste of time. Although the movie had its share of exciting moments, overall, it felt like they were trying too hard to make it seem like something it wasn't.

I enjoy a good drama as much as the next person, but when it's so clearly fabricated, it takes away from the real emotion and impact of the story. That's what bothered me the most about BS High - it was so obviously trying to manipulate me into feeling a certain way.

Ultimately, we must remember that not everything we see on TV or in movies is real. We must be able to discern what's genuine and what's not, and not be swayed by flashy production values or big names attached to a project.

At the end of the day, it's the stories that truly touch our hearts and souls that are worth our time and attention. The rest is just noise sadly...