30 for 30: Four Falls of Buffalo
Documentary on Buffalo Bills' Super Bowl journey
About 30 for 30: Four Falls of Buffalo
Released: 2015
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 1h 41m
Cast
About 30 for 30: Four Falls of Buffalo (include detailed plot and summary)
"30 for 30: Four Falls of Buffalo" is a sports documentary directed by Ken Rodgers and produced by ESPN Films as part of the 30 for 30 series. Released in 2015, the film centers around the Buffalo Bills during the early 1990s when they made history by becoming the only team to play in four consecutive Super Bowls, but also infamously lost all four games. The documentary reflects on the journey of the team, the players, and their tireless coach Marv Levy who kept their spirits high despite the devastating losses. It offers a deep and emotional look into the players' struggles, dedication, and the highs and lows they faced along their journey.
Making / Production
The documentary, directed by Ken Rodgers, was made with the cooperation of many of the key players from the Bills of that era, including Hall of Famers Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, and Andre Reed. It offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the beloved team and the city of Buffalo through archival footage, interviews with players, coaches, journalists, fans and detailed game analysis.
Actors
- Jim Kelly - The team's franchise quarterback, Jim plays himself, candidly sharing his memories and experiences during the era.
- Thurman Thomas - He played himself sharing his journey from rookie to one of the key players of the team.
- Andre Reed - Reed plays himself, providing articulate and detailed accounts of the games and their experiences.
- Bill Polian - As the team's General Manager during that time, Polian brings an insider’s perspective to the narrative.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- "30 for 30: Four Falls of Buffalo" is the 79th film in ESPN's 30 for 30 Series.
- The Buffalo Bills of the early 1990s are the only team to make it to four straight Super Bowls.
- The movie features interviews with big names including legendary sports broadcaster Chris Berman.
- The Bills lost each of the four Super Bowls by considerable margins with the smallest being 1 point and largest being 35 points.
Music, Soundtrack
The music of the documentary served to add depth to the emotion and the spirit of the sport. However, no specific original soundtrack was released for the documentary.
About 30 for 30: Four Falls of Buffalo
30 for 30: Four Falls of Buffalo explores the Buffalo Bills' journey through four consecutive Super Bowl losses in the early 1990s.