Brian’s Song

This 1971 film, directed by Buzz Kulik, tells the poignant story of the friendship between two professional football players, Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo, who play for the Chicago Bears. Starring James Caan as Piccolo and Billy Dee Williams as Sayers, the movie explores themes of camaraderie, competition, and resilience in the face of adversity. The film is notable for its emotional depth and was awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Program – Drama or Comedy. It can be viewed for free on Soap2day.