The Machine
Season 1
The Machine" tells the story of the 2017 Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits, and their journey to carry on the tradition of the Poly football legends who've come before them. Coached by Superbowl champion Antonio Pierce, the one-time powerhouse program is still one of the top producers of NFL talent but has become a perennial underdog. In a field dominated by million dollar private schools and sports academies, Poly must fight to stay relevant as an underfunded public school. "The Machine" emerged from 5 months of unprecedented intimate access to the players, coaches, and community surrounding the most storied high school football program in American History. Coach Pierce is joined by NFL legends Lavar Arrington, and TJ Houshmandzadeh, to lead roster of players which includes the most highly recruited quarterback/wide-receiver duo in the nation, alongside kids struggling to use the game as a way to escape legacies of crime and violence.
Where to Watch The Machine • Season 1
7 Episodes
- Matt Corral: #2
E2Matt Corral: #2Ranked No. 2 in the nation, recent transfer Matt Corral takes the helm as Poly's new quarterback with a lot to prove. No longer afforded the benefits of his former private school, Matt will be challenged to find a new way to lead. Over the first three games of the 2017 season, the All-American sets out on the journey that will define his legacy in Long Beach. - Dream Intercepted?
E4Dream Intercepted?After 4 years at Poly, senior cornerback Desmond Talley is excited to kick off his final year in style. But the talented athlete is dogged by attitude issues that lead to conflicts with his position coach. Will Dez Talley tighten things up, and find a way to be the star that his family and teammates believe he can be? - Big Cam on Campus
E5Big Cam on CampusTeam Captain Camren McDonald has played for Coach Antonio Pierce all 4 years that the two of them have been at Long Beach Poly. Coming off of a week 3 loss in what will be the final year for both coach and captain, Camren will need to rise to the challenge and accept that Poly will fail or succeed based on his play, and his leadership. - Eyes On The PrizeE6
Eyes On The PrizeAfter bouncing back from the loss in week three, the Jackrabbits find themselves in the midst of a dominant win streak. But as the old saying goes, calm seas don't make skilled sailors. Superstars Matt Corral, Jalen Hall, and Camren McDonald, already having guaranteed offers from a bevy of top colleges, will need a wake up call if they are to regain their championship focus.
