15 must-see '30 for 30' sports documentaries streaming on ESPN+ right now — a monthly subscription is only $5

Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.“30 for 30” is an original award-winning documentary series produced by ESPN.More than 100 films are now available through ESPN+ from the “30 for 30” series, covering some of the most compelling moments in sports of the past 40 years. New ESPN+ subscribers can get a free seven-day trial; subscriptions after the trial period are $4.99 a month.Take a look below at some of our picks for the best films in the “30 for 30” franchise.In 2009, ESPN began its “30 for 30” documentary series, celebrating the company's 30th year with in-depth documentaries about some of the most compelling sports stories of the past 30 years.The documentaries were an immediate hit, earning praise and awards from both the sports and film worlds, as ESPN allowed great filmmakers to dive into stories they were passionate about, telling them like they've never been told before.Today, more than 100 films have been made in some relation to the “30 for 30” banner, with all of them available to ESPN+ subscribers for $4.99 a month. New subscribers can get a free seven-day trial.Below, we break down some of the best films the series has ever produced.