This "30 for 30" episode from ESPN is about Brian Bosworth--a HUGE figure in college football in the 1980s and a self-destructive jerk as well. Now this is NOT meant as a personal attack on Bosworth, as he himself describes himself pretty much as a jerk for his actions that ultimately led to an early retirement and the label that he was one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history. This film is about the man, the myth he created and the actions that led to his alienating so many folks along the way.
In many ways, this is a fascinating show despite the Boz persona being so unlikable and brash. Unlike some films that that about guys who were stars who failed, this one actually spends much of the time interviewing Bosworth today to get his insights and his own condemnation of the caricature he became at the time--making it very interesting and self-revealing. It is also a bit embarrassing to watch, as he did make a fool of himself and now is shown today owning up to these actions. Interesting and well worth seeing.
In many ways, this is a fascinating show despite the Boz persona being so unlikable and brash. Unlike some films that that about guys who were stars who failed, this one actually spends much of the time interviewing Bosworth today to get his insights and his own condemnation of the caricature he became at the time--making it very interesting and self-revealing. It is also a bit embarrassing to watch, as he did make a fool of himself and now is shown today owning up to these actions. Interesting and well worth seeing.