How HBO’s Alex vs. A-Rod Was REALLY Made (Director & Editor Reveal All)

By Daniel Mogg

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How did HBO’s Alex vs. A-Rod really get made? In this episode of Frame By Frame, co-director Erik LeDrew and editor Kevin Barth take us behind the scenes of one of the most talked-about sports documentaries of the year. We break down the entire creative process—story structure, emotional beats, editing challenges, and how they got Alex Rodriguez to open up in ways we’ve never seen before. Whether you’re a filmmaker, editor, storyteller, or simply a fan of A-Rod and sports documentaries, this deep dive into the making of Alex vs. A-Rod will give you a whole new perspective on what it takes to create a multi-year documentary at the highest level. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Cold Open 00:25 – Intro 01:30 – How the director/editor partnership began 10:00 – Why A-Rod wanted to tell this story 18:00 – Building the story structure 25:00 – Editing philosophy & rhythm 32:00 – Managing complexity in sports docs 45:00 – The Colorado shoot 53:00 – Emotional turning points 1:05:00 – Working with HBO 1:

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