| Director | Paul Monusky Micaela Powers Angela Torma |
|---|---|
| Producer | Jeff Cameron Chris Weaver |
| Cinematography | Chad Schwartzenberger |
| Editing | Jeff Cameron Jason Weber |
| Studio | NFL Films |
| Released | November 21, 2023 |
| Runtime | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bye Bye Barry is a 2023 American documentary film directed by Paul Monusky, Micaela Powers, and Angela Torma. It follows Barry Sanders' decision to abruptly retire while on the very verge of breaking the NFL all-time rushing record. It was released on Amazon Prime on November 21, 2023.[1][2]
The film is based on the book Bye Bye Barry, written by Barry Sanders and Mark McCormick.[3]
Cast
Controversy
After the documentary was released, former Detroit Lions quarterback Scott Mitchell relayed to the press that too much blame for the Lions failure was placed on him.[4]
References
- ^ Anderson, John. "'Bye Bye Barry' Review: A Football Legend's Disappearing Act". WSJ. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "Barry Sanders on revisiting his controversial retirement and the Lions' success". Yahoo Sports. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Barry Sanders documentary 'Bye Bye Barry' set for Fox Theatre world premiere". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "'Bye Bye Barry' doc, Scott Mitchell's anger over it, shows how far Detroit Lions have come". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
External links
- Bye Bye Barry at IMDb