Plot Synopsis

Using AI to recreate Wilt Chamberlain's voice to narrate his own words and archival footage provided by the Wilt Chamberlain Estate, GOLIATH is a three-part documentary that examines the historic life, career and impact of Chamberlain, one of the greatest, most emulated and most misunderstood athletes of all time. Brash and confident, Chamberlain changed the way the game is played, broke records and racial barriers and challenged the unwritten rules for all athletes, especially black basketball players, conforming to his own standards on or off the court. Beginning with his emergence on the national scene as a high schooler in the 1950's and following the arc of his life through his death in 1999, each episode of GOLIATH highlights a specific element of Chamberlain's cultural impact, focusing on the areas of power, money, race, sex, politics and celebrity. Chamberlain's story is one of sheer dominance, records shattered and a relentless pursuit of excellence. The series provides an intimate look into the life of a true legend, showcasing his unparalleled athleticism, mesmerizing performances and pioneering achievements that have solidified his place in sports history. The series invokes a variety of voices from sports, media, entertainment and academia to place Chamberlain's life in both historical and modern contexts, highlighting his athleticism, personal magnetism and introspective nature. GOLIATH taps into the insightful voices of Garnett, Pat Riley, Rick Barry, Bill Walton, Lisa Leslie, Oscar Robertson, Jemele Hill, Jerry West, the late Jim Brown, clinical psychologist Orna Guralnik and more to share their reflections on Chamberlain, his era and the everlasting effect he's had on the game of basketball and American culture. All three episodes dropped on Friday, July 14, 2023 on Paramount+, and GOLIATH made its linear television debut on Sundays at 10pm ET/PT on Showtime, beginning July 16.