'A soap opera': First trailer dropped for new Cowboys doc on Netflix

Wfaa - Dec 19th, 2024
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The upcoming Netflix documentary 'America's Team: The Gambler and his Cowboys' explores Jerry Jones' journey from an Arkansas store owner's son to the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, highlighting their transformation into the world's most valuable sports franchise. With insights from notable figures like George W. Bush and Troy Aikman, the series delves into the team's successes and playoff struggles under Jones' leadership.

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RATING

7.0
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Consider it well-founded

The article provides a brief overview of the upcoming Netflix documentary about Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. While it is informative about the documentary's content and partnerships, it lacks depth in terms of sourcing and broader perspectives.

RATING DETAILS

8
Accuracy

The article's statements are factually accurate regarding the documentary's announcement and content. However, it lacks substantial details about the documentary's specific content or perspectives that will be covered.

6
Balance

The article primarily presents the perspective of Jerry Jones and the promotional aspect of the Netflix documentary. It does not offer any critical viewpoints or potential controversies surrounding Jones or the Cowboys.

9
Clarity

The article is clearly written and easy to understand. It avoids emotive language and is logically structured, providing a concise summary of the documentary's announcement.

5
Source quality

The article does not cite any external sources or provide verifiable references beyond the promotional material from Netflix. It relies heavily on the trailer and promotional statements.

7
Transparency

The article is straightforward about the documentary's release and production partnerships. However, it lacks disclosure of any potential biases or conflicts of interest, particularly given the involvement of the Jones family.