Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football
198550m
Documentary, TV Movie
- Runtime
- 50m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- United States of America
About
Originally shown on HBO
The documentary primarily focuses on two ex-players: Jim Otto and Roger Stillwell. Otto was a star center for the Oakland Raiders during the 1960s and 1970s. On the surface, his story seems to represent all that is right about pro football; after a long career he was elected to the NFL’s Hall of Fame and then enjoyed great business success as a restaurant franchise owner. Viewers learn, however, that Otto’s health is terrible, though was just 46 at the time of filming. The most-moving story in Disposable Heroes belongs to Roger Stillwell, a 6-foot-6 defensive lineman from Stanford University, who achieved a brief moment in the sun with the Chicago Bears. Stillwell’s career ended in an instant during a 1977 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Bill Couturié, Jon Else
- Writing
- Jon Else, Bill Couturié, Bob Moore
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Jan 13, 1985
- Studio
- HBO, National Football League (NFL)
Cast
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