| Director | Rebecca Gitlitz |
|---|---|
| Starring | Brett Favre |
| Distributor | Netflix |
| Released | May 20, 2025 |
| 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
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
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
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
- ^ Lawrence, Andrew (2025-05-20). "The Fall of Favre: the making – and unmaking – of a flawed NFL gunslinger". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "'UNTOLD: The Fall of Brett Favre' Netflix Documentary Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Decider. 2025-05-20. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre Explores a Legacy Marred by Off-Field Wrongdoings". Netflix Tudum. Archived 2025-06-01 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ Lammers, Tim. "'Untold' Brett Favre Documentary Is Already Netflix's No. 1 Movie". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "Untold: The Fall of Favre – Title Insights". Showlabs. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ "Netflix Top 10 – Week of May 19–25, 2025". Showlabs. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
External links
- Untold: The Fall of Favre at IMDb