State of Play takes on complex, multi-layered themes in sports, exploring their relationship to larger society. Each edition spotlights a topic or person with undeniable impact on the contemporary sports world, opening with a brief overview, followed by a cinéma vérité documentary and an in-depth roundtable discussion featuring filmmakers, subjects, and guest experts, hosted by Peter Berg.

Two of the films, Inherent Violence and Fighting Chance, have been nominated for the 2017 Sports Emmy® Award, Outstanding Short Sports Documentary.

Available on HBO.