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It is unsurprising that Brett Favre declined to participate in the Netflix documentary Untold: The Fall of Favre, which dropped on May 20.
The program's goal was seemingly to expose Brett Favre's shortcomings during and after his Hall of Fame career with the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings. Judging from the tone of the project, its inherent purpose may have been to bash Brett Favre by repeatedly questioning his choices and ethics.
There were no a-ha moments; however, the Netflix documentary struck an odd tone, especially at the beginning.
The lack of clarity hurt the Brett Favre documentary
The beginning of the 63-minute documentary was strange. Michael Vick appeared on screen and gave a generic commentary about the role of the NFL quarterback. He did not mention Favre by name, so viewers might not understand what Vick's appearance is supposed to add to the documentary.
Former ESPN reporter Jemele Hill and Jets reporter Jenn Sterger, who was the center of the text message controversy when Favre was with the New York Jets, spoke at length about Favre. Sterger noted the irony that text messages continue to get Favre in trouble, both in her situation and with the Mississippi welfare fund appropriations.
Highlighting the role of Irv Favre in Brett's life
Football fans know that Favre's father, Irv, died unexpectedly of a heart attack before Favre's magical December 22, 2003, Monday Night Football performance. Irv Favre was a strict disciplinarian and hard on Brett; his premature death gave Brett freedom and a lack of accountability that he had never experienced before. That is not an excuse for his choices, but it adds context.
Opinions won't change about Brett Favre
The documentary concludes by stating that Favre has not been criminally charged but is currently involved in a civil suit regarding the misappropriation of funds from the Mississippi welfare program.
Ultimately, fans likely have already decided how they feel about Brett Favre. This documentary will not change anyone's mind and most likely does not affect his legacy.