In 2004, Heisman Trophy winner and professional football running back Ricky Williams traded adulation and a mansion in South Florida for anonymity and a $7 a night tent in Australia. Failing two drug tests and rumored to have failed a third, his decision to retire created a media frenzy that dismantled his reputation. But while most in the media thought Williams was ruining his life by leaving football, Ricky thought he was saving it. With interviews from family, friends, teammates and former coaches, filmmaker Sean Pamphilon takes a revealing look at one of football’s most fascinating athletes and his five-year hiatus from the game –and how his journey ultimately led to redemption as father, husband and teammate. Bonus features include Williams’ 2005 press conference announcing his return to football and extended interviews.
T**E
One of the Greatest!
This was a fantastic documentary about a man who was completely misunderstood. It was an interesting look into an athlete who was just different from what was expected both in good and bad ways. Dan Lebetard said it best saying that Unfortunately for Ricky, he was defined by one thing he did/does when he could not have been any different than what they wanted to defined him as. Great Watch! Totally Worth It! Buy!
D**A
Smoke Ricky Smoke!!!
As are all the 30 for 30 films this is a great documentary chronicling Ricky Williams battles with his demons and mental issues. Very good documentary, very interesting and being able to see athletes in vulnerable conditions such as this shows that they (athletes) suffer from the same things as many other people and they too have problems! Very well done 5 stars!
R**S
Run Ricky Run
I felt that this 30 for 30 was so open and honest. It really captured what this man was going through on the inside while so many judge what was happening on the outside. I would recommend this DVD to coaches, teachers, counselors, mentors, parents (I am a parent, counselor and mentor).Carter
S**N
Run Ricky Run!!!!!
One of my favorite athletes of my generation. This documentary really shows the ups and downs of Ricky. A man that really has changed his life and is doing something that he really loves. Glad he found that inner peace. Run Ricky Run!!!!!!!
T**E
Unique...
Ricky williams reminds me a lot of myself and this documentary proves that the guy might have been different, but he was very much sane and "misunderstood"..Anybody who has missed this needs to check it out asap..it's one of the better 30 for 30 stories....
I**H
Not a very interesting episode
The story about Ricky Williams star-crossed entry into the NFL, the first half of his career and his shocking 'retirement' in 2004 has all the elements of a compelling sports drama. Unfortunately, Sean Pamphilon's chronicle of Ricky's year away from football, when he went on a spiritual journey to deal with his profound anxiety and to find himself and his purpose, is a largely dull experience. It's expected that Pamphilon would have difficulty in trying to be introspective and revelatory with a subject that is reluctant to express more than one sentence at a time. However, that doesn't really excuse the feeling that most of this feels like a lazy bull session over the course of several long, rainy afternoons. It is hard to turn away from any of the "30 for 30" series. Alas, I probably had to stop and start four different times before I made it through this one.
M**B
ESPN Films 30 for 30: Run Ricky Run
Ricky is an amazing athlete a smart and pretty interesting guy. This film is worth watching but some of the others are better.
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Ricky Fan
I have not seen the DVD yet, but I'm a big fan of Ricky Williams. So It doesn't matter really whats on It. He has over come so much In his life, and what doesn't kill you makes you stronger! GO DOLPHINS
S**N
Good watch
Was great DVD told the story really well and was good to understand what he wanted to do for him and sport.
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