Bye Bye Barry — Official Trailer

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added: Thu, Nov 2nd '23

Legendary Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders burst onto the NFL scene in 1989 and dominated the early '90s, setting numerous records and establishing himself as one of the greatest running backs in the history of the sport. However, at the peak of his fame and skill, Sanders shocked the football world by making an unprecedented decision. At the age of 31, after ten seasons, he chose to walk away from the game, never to return. Since then, the reasons behind Sanders' early retirement have remained a mystery. In the upcoming sports documentary, "Bye Bye Barry," Barry Sanders opens up about his illustrious football career and the decisions that led to his early departure.

Take a look at the official trailer for "Bye Bye Barry," Amazon's new football documentary that delves into the life and career of the Hall-of-Famer, often regarded as the best running back to ever grace the gridiron. The documentary includes interviews with Sanders himself and members of his family. Additionally, it features insights from notable figures such as Eminem, Jeff Daniels, Tim Allen, Emmitt Smith, Calvin Johnson, Herman Moore, Rodney Peete, Chris Spielman, Kevin Glover, Jalen Rose, Jemele Hill, Dan Patrick, and Bill Belichick.

Co-directed by Paul Monusky, Micaela Powers, and Angela Torma, "Bye Bye Barry" is set to arrive on Amazon Prime Video on November 21st. Get ready for an inside look at the remarkable career and unexpected retirement of one of football's all-time greats.

synopsis:
BYE BYE BARRY is the long-awaited, feature-length documentary that reveals, in intimate detail, the unprecedented journey of Detroit Lions running back, Barry Sanders. One of the giants of American Football, Sanders displayed a style and flair that has never been replicated. But at the peak of his game, Sanders did the unthinkable. At age 31, he walked away from the game, never to return. Twenty-four years after the decision to retire from the NFL, BYE BYE BARRY tackles one of the greatest mysteries in sports history: Why did he retire when he did?

 

directed by   Paul Monusky, Micaela Powers, and Angela Torma

release date   November 21, 2023 (on Amazon Prime Video)