The new Netflix documentary, Untold: The Fall of Favre, explores the career and off-field controversies of former NFL quarterback Brett Favre.
Premiering on Tuesday, the one-hour film traces Favre’s 20-year career, highlighting both his achievements and the scandals that have overshadowed his legacy.
The documentary includes interviews primarily with sportswriters who covered Favre throughout his time in the league.
The film addresses allegations made by Jenn Sterger, a former New York Jets game-day host, who claims Favre sent her unsolicited explicit photos while they were both employed by the Jets.
The NFL fined Favre $50,000 for failing to cooperate with the league’s investigation into the matter.
In addition to this, the documentary examines Favre’s involvement in a Mississippi welfare scandal.
Favre is accused of seeking to use welfare funds to finance the construction of a new arena at the University of Southern Mississippi, where his daughter played volleyball.
Executive producer A.J. Perez recounts the challenges faced while reporting on the scandal, including threats from Favre’s representatives.
Favre has pursued legal action against several media figures and journalists over their coverage of the welfare scandal, but some of these defamation suits have been dismissed or withdrawn.
Favre did not participate in the documentary and does not provide on-screen comment.
The film aims to present a balanced overview but does not offer new revelations or significant insight into Favre’s personal response to the controversies.
