Running for His Life: The Lawrence Phillips Story
Seen it?2016 | 90 min | Documentary, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for sports fans (and people who swear they aren't) and anyone who likes learning something new. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments. A good follow-up to O.J.: Made in America.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 30 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Feature length documentary examining the troubled life and tragic death of college football standout and talented NFL running back Lawrence Phillips, whose scars of childhood abuse and abandonment haunted him throughout his career.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ross Greenburg
- Lawrence PhillipsLawrence Phillips