Today, we are bringing you another industry news from the world of entertainment and TV series. But fans are left asking: what is All American based on? So this blog is gonna be an actual origin story of the show and how it transformed into the popular drama show we all know.
The Untold True Story Of The Man Who Made All American
Everything American gets its title from the career of an NFL linebacker named Spencer Paysinger. The series centers on high school football player Spencer James who must navigate life as a professional athlete with a public and private life on top of it. Spencer James’ novel is fictional, but it contains major elements of Paysinger’s life.
Spencer Paysinger’s Journey
Spencer Paysinger grew up in South Los Angeles and played football on scholarship at Beverly Hills High School. Coming from a high-crime, low-income neighborhood, Paysinger faced cultural and social obstacles in assimilating in Beverly Hills.
His experience was colored by the divide between South Central L.A. and the Beverly Hills bubble. Both arenas suited Paysinger’s strength, flexibility and talent. His is a story of persistence, direction and kinship.
Themes of Interest in the Show
1. Socioeconomic Disparities
It’s about how the world is so different from, say, Crenshaw and Beverly Hills, about privilege, identity and belonging.
2. Family and Relationships
Family support and mentorship is as central to the series as it was in Paysinger’s life.
3. Overcoming Adversity
The travails of Spencer James reflect Paysinger’s, and dare us as viewers to hang in there anyway.
4. Liberties Taken in the Series
It’s a drama, based on Paysinger’s real-life life but with additional components of fiction for drama and appeal. The characters, the subplots and the dramas are exaggerated or invented to grapple with larger social issues of race, mental illness and identity.
Paysinger himself was a full-time collaborator on the series as a consultant producer, who made sure it was authentic in telling his story.
The Impact of All American
The show is a hit because it’s not a sports show. It sheds light on very real social issues and stokes conversation about diversity, equity and opportunity. It also showcased Paysinger’s incredible life journey and sparked discussion about persevering, and communities helping people make it.
Conclusion
But what story does All American rest on? It’s Spencer Paysinger’s story of adversity, resilience and the human spirit prevailing. With its emotionally compelling story and messages, the series inspires and entertains around the globe.
If you haven’t read All American yet, do not wait and read this wonderful true story that is built to make reality.
