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Untold: The Fall of Favre

Synopsis

Untold: The Fall of Favre takes one of football's most beloved icons and asks an uncomfortable question: what happens when fame becomes a shield. The film traces the arc of Brett Favre: three-time MVP, Super Bowl champion, Hall of Fame quarterback, and the off-field allegations that complicated his legacy. Drawing on years of reporting, it lets the people who lived the consequences tell the story in their own words. Ultimately becoming an examination of how a hero's record can keep the public from looking too closely.

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Directed by Rebecca Gitlitz

Rebecca Gitlitz is an Emmy-winning director and showrunner who finds the humanity inside high-stakes stories. Selected credits include Chris & Martina: The Final Set, Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space, Untold: The Fall of Favre, and Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team.

Executive Produced by Jon Wertheim

Jon Wertheim is an Emmy-winning storyteller and one of the most respected voices in sports journalism, with work at 60 Minutes, Sports Illustrated, and more than ten books. Selected film credits include Rivals: Ohio State vs. Michigan, Chris & Martina: The Final Set, and Untold: The Fall of Favre.

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