Reggie Bush, USC to Be Focus of Documentary: ‘I’m Finally Ready to Tell My Story’
“After all these years I’m finally ready to tell my story, I hope this can help drive change with the next generation of student-athletes,” Bush said of the project to Variety’s Brent Lang.
We’re making some progress, but there’s still a long way to go.”
Bush was the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner and helped the Trojans claim a national championship in 2004. However, his and the school’s achievements during that time were wiped from the record books amid allegations of major infractions across multiple programs.
Regarding Bush, the NCAA determined he had received improper benefits, which led him to forfeit his Heisman.
The sweeping changes—both in perception and practice by the NCAA—regarding name, image and likeness have led to scandals such as those involving Bush to be looked upon in a different light. The 36-year-old issued a hugely publicized statement asking for his Heisman win and college records to be restored.
The Heisman Trust responded to say it can’t reverse course until the NCAA formally reinstates him.
Even though it will be covering a period that’s 16-plus years ago, a documentary about Bush’s USC run remains as compelling as ever.
The film is being produced by Believe Entertainment Group, the same studio that produced Kobe Bryant’s Oscar-winning “Dear Basketball.” Kirk Fraser is set to direct with Bush directly involved as an executive producer.
“Providing Reggie with the opportunity to tell his story, in his words and reclaim his legacy is a parable greater than this one man,” Fraser said in a press release. “The heart of this story will explore one of the most infamous controversies in college football history and reveal the ongoing contentious culture inside collegiate sports.”
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