Untold: The Fall of Favre

Untold: The Fall of Favre

R 2025 · 64 min · ★ 5.9 · Documentary

This eye-opening documentary delves into Brett Favre's controversial career, the dark side of sports stardom, and the scandals that marred his legacy.

Directed by Rebecca Gitlitz

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Brett Favre Self - Former NFL QB (archive footage)
Jenn Sterger Self - Former NY Jets Gameday Host
Bill Michaels Self - Wisconsin Sports Radio Host
Jemele Hill Self - Sports Journalist
Peter King Self - Writer, Sports Illustrated
Dylan Tomlinson Self - Writer, Green Bay Press Gazette
Rick Cleveland Self - Sports Writer, Mississippi Today
Reggie Warnsley Self - Former Southern Miss RB
Ron Wolf Self - Former Green Bay Packers GM, 1991-2001
Don Majkowski Self - Former Green Bay Packers QB
Tim Andre Self - Former NY Jets Employee
Matt Williams Self - Director, Mississippi Child Care Initiative

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