Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
Phil Weston has been unathletic his entire life. In college he failed at every sport that he tried out for. It looks like his 10-year old son, Sam, is following in his footsteps. But when Phil's hyper-competitive dad benches Sam, Phil decides to transfer his son to a new team which needs a coach. Phil steps in to be the temporary coach and immediately begins to butt heads with his dad over this new competition in their lives.
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.
When a super computer is linked to a video game network, the computer programmer who designed the game must enter the virtual reality world of his fantasies and defeat the computer before it causes worldwide chaos!
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.
Forty-two, hard-hitting minutes of the NFL's outstanding defenders, past and present, who have elevated the art of punishing ball carriers into a science
A father, who has trained his son all his life to play football, pauses when his son turns twelve and is about to play tackle football. Journalist Sean Pamphilon went out on a mission to decide when it was appropriate to let his son play the game he's loved all his life.
TV special featuring interviews with Wayne Newton, Wayne Gretzky, Kareem Abdul Jabar, Rudolph Giuliani, Mike Ditka, and Ice-T. Aired on CBS ahead of a screening of Die Hard 2, the day before the third film was released.
The compelling, heart-wrenching story of high school football star Chris Carnales, whose life changed when he became paralyzed after breaking his neck in a football game. Chris soon learned of others who suffered similar injuries and, with the help of his father, overcame tremendous pain to start an organization with one goal in mind: get immediate help to other victims and their families. He called it Gridiron Heroes.
Through never-been-seen-before footage and fascinating interviews with key members of the 1985 Chicago Bears -- Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, and others -- you will hear the inside story of their historic season.
He raps and zaps, has smokin' feet and fun!" and introducing... The Grabowskis Ditka has another winning team on his hands... and this one works and plays at life, not football! It's a fun look at some real people who have dreams and aren't afraid to work hard toward those dreams. This video is a treat that's honest, inspirational and fun... it's family entertainment at its best!.
Exploring the Fog Bowl, the 1988 NFC Divisional Round Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears, , including the rivalry between Bears head coach Mike Ditka, and Eagles head coach and former Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan.
For 13 seasons Walter Payton inspired wonder in all those who had the privilege to watch him play. Now you can relive the story of the NFL's All-Time leading rusher. From humble beginnings to Mississippi, through record-setting performances at Jackson State, to stardom with Chicago Bears, Pure Payton takes a unique and inside look at the astounding journey and career of Walter Payton. Along with rare interviews and college footage, Pure Payton also includes the most comprehensive collection of Payton's pro football highlights. Payton retired from Pro Football in 1987, yet even today the NFL's rushing record book still reads like his own personal diary. Pure Payton takes a look back at this rare story of longevity, inspiration, and achievement.
"Chasing October" is a docu-comedy that chronicles one fan's crusade to take the Chicago Cubs to the World Series "by any means necessary." Director Matt Liston quits his job, gets all access to his favorite team, and rallies a city. Perhaps no other fan in the history of sports has gone to such an extreme. See Liston as he helps facilitate a trade, attempts to get a $20 million loan to help team payroll, and takes being a fan to a whole new level. This film is a hilarious must-see for all sports fans and for anyone who has ever chased a dream.
Rivalries are renewed and love is rekindled when a group of old friends return to the U.P. for their high school reunion.
Discusses the cultural significance of both the sport of football and the steel mills in Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania. Includes comments from football stars hailing from the region.
Mike Ditka delivers his concise on-demand messages.
Now all Chicago football fans can relive the sensational championship season of 1985 with the definitive, full-length story of the Bears' trip down the Glory Road. "World Champions" traces the entire season from the opening day kickoff right through to the Bears' Super Bowl triumph that made the new "Monsters of the Midway" kings of the pro football world. In addition to the all action from the regular season and playoff games, the stories of the men who made the Bears champions will also be chronicles with features of Walter Payton, Mike Ditka, the powerful Chicago defence and of course, William "The Refrigerator" Perry. Also included will be a look back to the 1963 Bears, the last Chicago team to win an NFL Crown. It's all here - the glorious 1985 season - the year the Chicago Bears could once again call themselves "World Champions".