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

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
1:12:00 – Advice for young filmmakers
1:18:00 – Favorite moments and final thoughts


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