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Release Date:
November 20, 2009
Original Title:
Blood Equity
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 63
Explores the dark side of America's biggest blood sport - and the players who give their lives to it. Three time Super Bowl Champion Roman Phifer produced this film that focuses on the issues facing former NFL Players following their retirement, including their ironic struggle against the NFL Player's Union and the Owners they made rich. The film features interviews with guys who were once the face of this league, Hall of Famers and some lessor known players, who share heartfelt and personal testimonies of living their dreams as NFL players - as well as the dark side of that life and some of the unforeseen nightmares.
Compositors:
Josh Salzberg
Director:
Michael R. Felix
Editor:
Collin Pittier
Josh Salzberg
Ryan Sheffer
Producer:
Louisa Spring
Joe Ruggiero
Rico McClinton
Roman Phifer
Sound mixer:
Dean Lee
Writer:
Josh Salzberg
Ryan Sheffer
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