‘Death hunted him since he was a kid’: how Lamar Odom survived to become a villain in his own tale
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- The Netflix documentary "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom" revisits the 2015 incident when Odom was found unresponsive at a Nevada brothel due to a cocaine binge, leading to severe health crises including kidney failure, multiple heart attacks, and strokes.
- The film presents a raw and honest portrayal of Odom's struggles with addiction, personal tragedies, and the impact on his relationships, with Odom openly acknowledging his flaws as a father and partner without attempting to sanitize his story.
- Khloé Kardashian's involvement in the documentary offers new insights into their tumultuous relationship, her efforts to manage Odom's addiction, and the complexities of their marriage and divorce amid his downward spiral.
- The documentary highlights Odom's survival as both miraculous and burdensome, showing him grappling with his past, addiction, and the search for meaning, while also attempting to mend ties with his adult children.
- Unlike typical sports biographies that aim to present a neat redemption arc, this film embraces the ambiguity of Odom's ongoing struggle, emphasizing his vulnerability and the uncertain path ahead rather than a definitive recovery.
