We Are the Champions (American TV series)

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We Are the Champions
GenreReality-TV
Directed by Brian Golden Davis
Nick Frew
Martin Desmond Roe
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Running time29–35 minutes
Original release
ReleaseNovember 17, 2020 (2020-11-17)

We Are the Champions is a 2020 American television series about unique competitions and the people competing in them. Rainn Wilson provides narration. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Stream It Or Skip It: 'We Are The Champions' On Netflix, A Docuseries About Weird Competitions And The People Who Compete In Them". Decider. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
  2. "'We Are the Champions' Review: Netflix Doc Series Is a Lighthearted Celebration of Human Achievement". Indiewire. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 2021-11-13.