Marion Jones Press Pause

Mention the name of Marion Jones, and most people will remember both sides. There's the smile of a million dollars of the multiple Olympic champion gold medal, and tears streamed down the cheeks of disgraced broker, who admitted banned drugs and was sentenced to jail for lying to federal investigators.
But now Marion Jones is back in the public eye in a big way. A new book he has written, "On the Right Track" was released last week, and an ESPN documentary about its release Nov. 2. The documentary, "Press Pause" is the latest ESPN "30 30" series and is directed by John Singleton, best known for the Oscar-nominated film "Boyz N the Hood."
Jones, now 35, took a step back to light last summer when tested and earned a spot in the clash of Tulsa in the WNBA. (She had played college basketball and running track.) Jones saw limited action for the team, but hopes to be in the list of shock again in the summer of 2011.
"Press Pause" will bring a fresh look at the Marion Jones saga, and is likely to answer some questions while other funds. Singleton says the film will chronicle the long journey arc [Jones] by becoming a world class athlete at the top of his game in the top of the world stage, with all eyes of all countries and the entire sporting world's eyes on it for a positive reason for a moment in time had the same eyes on it for a reason much darker. "
"Press Pause" will air for the first time on 2 November. It will be shown at other times ESPN networks.

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