Comparing The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story With Real Life Pictures of The Trial

Following O. J. Simpson‘s death at the age of 76, former American football player (born Orenthal James Simpson) leaves behind a cotroversial legacy.

During his NFL career from 1969 to 1979, Simpson became one of the greatest athletes in the history of American football until he was implicated in the murder of his then-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, and his wife’s friend Ronald Goldman. It was the most talked-about televised trial at the time — somewhat similar to the trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard — and sparked discussions about racism, the judicial system, and the media back then.

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FX’s popular 2016 television adaptation “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” perfectly portrayed the aspects of the trial and controversy. It was awarded a Golden Globe for Best Miniseries and, for the Emmy Awards, it was nominated for 22 nominations in total, winning nine of the 13 categories (more than any other program) including the Emmy Award for Best Miniseries.

Brian Lowry, critic, made remarks about the show’s closeness to perfection: Although “People v. O.J.” commits a few minor fumbles, almost everyone here has acquitted themselves honorably, in roles that, for the most part, fit them like a glove.

So if you want to watch for yourself, you can go watch the 10 episodes from the TV series based on Jeffrey Toobin’s book “The Run of His Life: The People V. O.J. Simpson”. It follows the story of the controversial case of the athlete who, despite the evidence that incriminated him in a double homicide, was declared innocent by the popular jury.

Take a look at some pictures from the show and the cast compared with real life!