Susan Ansman is a six-time Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports documentarian with over 19 years of experience crafting powerful, human-centered stories for film and television. She is best known for her compelling storytelling on Netflix's "Court of Gold" and "Starting 5", where she documented rare, in-depth portraits of NBA icons LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Her portfolio also includes multiple award-winning shorts for ESPN. A versatile Showrunner, Director, Producer, Editor, and Director of Photography, Susan brings both technical mastery and emotional depth to every project. She is a passionate advocate for women in sports media, mentoring emerging talent and championing greater inclusion behind the camera. Through her resonant storytelling and creative vision, Susan continues to shape the sports documentary landscape and set new standards for innovation in production.
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Biography from IMDb.
- Director and producer
- 2 on MovieCove
Known for
Where can I watch Susan Ansman's films?
As of October 24, 2026, all 2 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, on Netflix (2).
Subscription and free streaming for Susan Ansman's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
2 credits, 2 with a MovieCove page.
Court of Gold(2025)
Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows
Starting 5(2024)
Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows