The Marinovich Project (2011)

Life doesn't follow the playbook

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From birth, Todd Marinovich was raised with a defined purpose of creating the perfect athlete. Trained by his father, Marv, a former pro football player and a strength and conditioning guru, the young Marinovich was meticulously engineered and nurtured into a star quarterback. When it came to performance, Marv expected perfection and Todd delivered. He was dubbed "Robo QB," and his performance initially lived up to the name as he set passing records in high school, vied for the Heisman while at USC and ultimately was selected in the first round of the 1991 NFL draft by his hometown Los Angeles Raiders. But two years later, he was out of the NFL, a full-blown drug addict in search of a life beyond football. "The Marinovich Project" tells the unvarnished story of Todd's unique ascent to stardom, the dark descent that followed and the complicated father-son bond throughout, ultimately answering the question "What went wrong with Todd Marinovich?"

Director: John Dorsey, Andrew Stephan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
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Production: ESPN
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

american football, sports documentary, father son relationship, american football player

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Marinovich Project about?
From birth, Todd Marinovich was raised with a defined purpose of creating the perfect athlete. Trained by his father, Marv, a former pro football player and a strength and conditioning guru, the young Marinovich was meticulously engineered and nurtured into a star quarterback. When it came to performance, Marv expected perfection and Todd delivered. He was dubbed "Robo QB," and his performance initially lived up to the name as he set passing records in high school, vied for the Heisman while at USC and ultimately was selected in the first round of the 1991 NFL draft by his hometown Los Angeles Raiders. But two years later, he was out of the NFL, a full-blown drug addict in search of a life beyond football. "The Marinovich Project" tells the unvarnished story of Todd's unique ascent to stardom, the dark descent that followed and the complicated father-son bond throughout, ultimately answering the question "What went wrong with Todd Marinovich?"
Who directed The Marinovich Project?
The Marinovich Project was directed by John Dorsey, Andrew Stephan.
Who stars in The Marinovich Project?
The Marinovich Project stars Marcus Allen, Elliott Almond, Stan Brock.
How long is The Marinovich Project?
The Marinovich Project has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is The Marinovich Project?
The Marinovich Project is a Documentary film.
Where was The Marinovich Project produced?
The Marinovich Project was produced in United States of America.