Untold: The Fall of Favre – Review
First Reaction – Untold: The Fall of Favre is important reflection on victim blaming.
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Director: Rebecca Gitlitz
Plot: A documentary that reveals quarterback Brett Favre’s legacy and pattern of unchecked behavior.
Runtime: 1 Hour 2 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Untold: The Fall of Favre
Recap
The documentary follows NFL quarterback Brett Favre and his unlikely rise to stardom in the sport. He wasn’t picked as a big draft pick, but his career saw victories and controversy. His career rise was paralleled with Jenn Sterger, who became an influencer by chance but drew eyes to the sport. However, Brett’s behavior toward Jenn caused problems for both of their careers.
Best Parts
The idea a sports star or celebrity uses their position to try and take advantage of their status. It shows the stalker behavior and illegal actions which caused a lasting change. This reflects the public opinion people have when his behavior got exposed. It asks the questions about why the woman was to blame for being the victim, while the superstar was allowed to get away with it for years. This is important to show how things need to change, and victim blaming should stop.
Final Thoughts –Untold: The Fall of Favre is an important documentary exposing how public opinion superstars getting away with things.