Todd Marinovich on ‘Football, Art, and Addiction’

This 28-minute documentary-short chronicles the life and ongoing recovery journey of Todd Marinovich, a former NFL quarterback whose promising career was tragically derailed by a highly publicized battle with drug addiction. The documentary delves into the immense pressure Marinovich faced as a “robo-quarterback” groomed for stardom from a young age, and the subsequent spiral into addiction that nearly cost him everything. The narrative arc highlights a profound turning point in his life and his discovery of art as a form therapy.