Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football
1985 · 50 min
Documentary · TV Movie
The documentary primarily focuses on two ex-players: Jim Otto and Roger Stillwell. Otto was a star center for the Oakland Raiders during the 1960s and 1970s. On the surface, his story seems to represent all that is right about pro football; after a long career he was elected to the NFL’s Hall of Fame and then enjoyed great business success as a restaurant franchise owner. Viewers learn, however, that Otto’s health is terrible, though was just 46 at the time of filming. The most-moving story in Disposable Heroes belongs to Roger Stillwell, a 6-foot-6 defensive lineman from Stanford University, who achieved a brief moment in the sun with the Chicago Bears. Stillwell’s career ended in an instant during a 1977 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Crew
- Director Bill Couturié
- Director Jon Else
- Writer Jon Else
- Writer Bill Couturié
- Writer Bob Moore
- Director of Photography Jon Else
Cast
Crew
- Director — Bill Couturié
- Director — Jon Else
- Writer — Jon Else
- Writer — Bill Couturié
- Writer — Bob Moore
- Director of Photography — Jon Else
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