Two-hour television documentary. Produced and Directed by M. David Melvin for Scott Free Productions and Herzog & Company. Premiered on the History Channel, currently airing around the world in syndication.
Ridley Scott announced the documentary division of Scott Free Productions just as he was finishing his film Robin Hood. This provided an opportunity to promote his film and launch his documentary division at the same time. He tapped Herzog & Company and Blue Giant Creative Director M. David Melvin to create a two-hour documentary about the existence of a historical Robin Hood. Narrated by William Hurt.
The challenge for Melvin was to create a film that both reflected the Scott Free brand – and their reputation for stunning imagery – as well as to create a documentary that was historically sound and compelling to watch. It also had to appeal to audiences around the world.
The film instantly cemented Scott Free Productions' relationship with A&E Networks and History Channel. One of the senior executives at A&E was so blown away by the film he remarked, “Who the F--- made this?!” The film continues to play around the world in markets as diverse as South Korea, Australia, and Poland.