Author Jeff Benedict to Host Screening of The Dynasty

Jeff Benedict, the author of 17 nonfiction books, is set to visit Seton Hall University for a screening of his bestselling-book-turned-docuseries, The Dynasty, on March 26 at 4 p.m. in the Admissions Tour Room in Bethany Hall.

After the screening of one episode of the 10-part Apple TV docuseries series, which was released on February 16, Benedict will do a Q&A with Center for Sports Media executive director B.J. Schecter. Following that, Benedict will sign copies of The Dynasty. The first 50 students to sign up and check in at the event will receive free copies of the book.

"Jeff Benedict is one of the preeminent storytellers of our time," said Schecter. "He has mastered the art of finding great subjects and digging into them to uncover important details and anecdotes that no one else has been able to find. In addition, Jeff has found a way to get his work out on multiple platforms and mediums, which are skills our students will need to succeed in today’s rapidly- evolving media world."

The Dynasty docuseries is based on Benedict’s New York Times bestselling book, which was published in September 2020. The Dynasty is the inside story of the New England Patriots under owner Robert Kraft, coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady, who teamed together to win six Super Bowls.

The Dynasty isn’t Benedict’s only book that has been turned into a documentary or film. He was also the executive producer for the documentaries "Tiger" (2021) and "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" (2023), based on Tiger Woods, a No. 1 bestseller published in 2018 and Poisoned, which was published in 2011. For his book Little Pink House, published in January 2009, he co-produced its feature film of the same name (2017) starring Catherine Keener and Jeanna Tripplehorn.

Benedict has been a special-features writer for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Times and The Hartford Courant. Some of his essays have appeared in the New York Times. "I have known Jeff Benedict for more than 30 years," said Schecter. "He’s a first-class person, innovative thinker and trusted journalist. He has been so successful for so long because he’s continually managed to stay ahead of the curve."

About Seton Hall's Center for Sports Media

The Center for Sports Media, housed within the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, works at the intersection of sports, media and social life, reflecting the legacy of its founder, Bob Ley, and his groundbreaking ESPN show, Outside the Lines. Established in Fall 2021, the Center is working to redefine how students are trained in media, communications and sports business, by engaging with the sports community, while also producing groundbreaking content through University channels and establishing innovative partnerships with major media outlets. Through the activities generated and inspired by the Center for Sports Media, Seton Hall continues its tradition of innovation in higher education, and underscores its commitment to experiential learning, ethical leadership and community engagement.

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