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Namath: From Beaver Falls to Broadway
American documentary TV film
| Namath: From Beaver Falls to Broadway | |
|---|---|
| Theme music composer | David Robidoux[1] |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Network | HBO |
| Release | January&#;28,&#;&#;() |
Namath: From Beaver Falls to Broadway is a documentary film focusing on Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath.
Joe namath documentary full biography Archived from the original on August 12, Beaver Falls Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. External links [ edit ]. Namath expressed confidence in Pennington, but then stated to interviewer Suzy Kolber , "I want to kiss you.Namath had stated that he was reluctant in joining the project, but subsequently stated his pleasure in doing so.[2] The film was produced by NFL Films and HBO, and aired on the latter on January 28, The film documents Namath's early life in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, followed by his college football career at Alabama and career under Bear Bryant.
The rest of the documentary focuses on Namath's career with the New York Jets, highlighted by his Super Bowl III win over the Baltimore Colts.[3] The film also documents Namath's struggles with his alcoholism, which ended up leading to him going to drug rehabilitation. In the end, Namath discusses the possibility of returning to Beaver Falls to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his high school's state championship.[4] Among those interviewed for the documentary include Namath's sister Rita Sims, brother Frank, daughter Jessica, former Jets Matt Snell, Don Maynard, John Schmitt, Richard Caster, Emerson Boozer and John Riggins, along with ESPN analyst Suzy Kolber,[3] who was involved in an incident in , in which a drunk Namath asked her to kiss him.[4]
Prior to its airing on January 28, , the film was premiered at the Hotel Capstone in Tuscaloosa, Alabama by the Paul W.
Bryant Museum.[5] The film won an Emmy Award in for Outstanding Sports Documentary,[6] beating out Dream Team, Klitschko, 26 Years: The Dewey Bozella Story and The Announcement.[2]