Untold: The Fall of Favre
| Untold: The Fall of Favre | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Rebecca Gitlitz |
| Starring | Brett Favre |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Untold: The Fall of Favre is a 2025 American sports documentary film directed by Rebecca Gitlitz. It was released on Netflix on May 20, 2025, as the third installment of Volume 5 in the Untold series.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]The film investigates the controversies surrounding former NFL quarterback Brett Favre, focusing on allegations of inappropriate conduct involving sports reporter Jenn Sterger and his connection to a Mississippi welfare fraud scandal.[2]
Production
[edit]Through interviews, archival footage, and legal documentation, the documentary examines how Favre’s public image unraveled, raising broader questions about celebrity, accountability, and the protections often afforded to high-profile athletes.[3][4]
Viewership
[edit]According to data from Showlabs, Untold: The Fall of Favre ranked ninth on Netflix in the United States during the week of 19–25 May 2025.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Lawrence, Andrew (May 20, 2025). "The Fall of Favre: the making – and unmaking – of a flawed NFL gunslinger". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ↑ "'UNTOLD: The Fall of Brett Favre' Netflix Documentary Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Decider. May 20, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ↑ "UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre Explores a Legacy Marred by Off-Field Wrongdoings". Netflix Tudum. Archived from the original on June 1, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ↑ Lammers, Tim. "'Untold' Brett Favre Documentary Is Already Netflix's No. 1 Movie". Forbes. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Untold: The Fall of Favre – Title Insights". Showlabs. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Netflix Top 10 – Week of May 19–25, 2025". Showlabs. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Untold: The Fall of Favre at IMDb
- Untold: The Fall of Favre on Netflix
- Untold: The Fall of Favre at Rotten Tomatoes
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