Known for Directing
Jason Hehir is a seven-time Emmy-winning director and producer. His 2020 series "The Last Dance" (ESPN/Netflix) chronicled the Chicago Bulls dynasty and the career of Michael Jordan. It won the Emmy for Outstanding Documentary Series, and it's the most-watched documentary in ESPN history.
Born
September 29, 1976 (age 49)
Birthplace
Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Filmography
13 films, 10 shows
SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of
SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of
2026
country: Unknown
Through intimate interviews with surviving members of its legendary cast and an emotional reunion in Toronto, the film explores the creative partnership that transformed a small Canadian television production into a cultural phenomenon that launched some of comedy’s most celebrated icons.


Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter
2026 · 1h 33m
country: United States
He's conquered every title in tennis, including an Olympic gold. So why is Novak Djokovic still playing? The Wolf in Winter embeds with the greatest tennis player of all time as he returned to the Australian Open in 2025, capturing the obsession, the preparation, and the fire that won't go out even when there's nothing left to prove.


Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
2024 · 1h 31m
country: United States
He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.


Shark
2022 · 1h 15m
country: United States
The documentary examines the legendary career of professional golfer Greg Norman, and how it was shaped by one stunning day at the Masters Tournament in 1996.


Andre the Giant
2018 · 1h 24m
country: United States
An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.


The '85 Bears
2016 · 1h 30m
country: United States
30 years after the 1985 Chicago Bears ran roughshod over the rest of the NFL en route to winning the only Super Bowl title in franchise history, they remain one of the most legendary teams in league history. From their dominating defense to their swaggering offense and their firebrand of a head coach, the Bears of that vintage team were a force to be reckoned with, and it’s easy to see why their legacy has remained strong. Big personalities like Mike Ditka and Jim McMahon, combined with the ferocious attitudes of players like Mike Singletary and Steve McMichael made for a volatile mix that ended up carrying the Bears to a 15-1 record and to an emphatic victory in Super Bowl XX.


Down in the Valley
2015
country: United States
Sacramento and its mayor Kevin Johnson fight to keep their hometown NBA team.


Bernie & Ernie
2013 · 52m
country: United States
When Bernard King arrived at Knoxville, he was only the third African-American ever to play for the Vols' varsity team. By the time he left he was a legend. Along with talented teammate Ernie Grunfeld, they gained national acclaim as part of what was known as "The Ernie and Bernie Show." Director Jason Hehir follows King's strict upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, the challenges he faced at the University of Tennessee, and the obstacles he overcame in the NBA as he looked to live up to the promise of his college career.


The Fab Five
2011 · 1h 35m
country: United States
Depicts the story of Jalen Rose and his other Fab Five teammates, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. Called by some “the greatest class ever recruited,” the five freshmen not only electrified the game, but also brought new style with their baggy shorts, black socks and brash talk. “The Fab Five” relives the recruitment process that got all five of them to Ann Arbor, the cultural impact they made, the two runs to NCAA title game, the Webber “timeout” in the 1993 championship and the scandal that eventually tarnished their accomplishments.