Our take
Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young is a Netflix TV-MA documentary about the quarterback's college fame and troubled NFL career. Expect discussions of injuries, financial fallout, conflict with coach Jeff Fisher, and mature sports-world themes. No graphic violence; emotional and career setbacks dominate
Uplifting themes
Honest reflection and resilience after setbacks are emphasized Young shares his story openly; some mentors and family offer support
Story (may spoil tone)
After delivering one of the greatest performances in Rose Bowl history, Texas Longhorns legend Vince Young was the NFL's next big thing, and for a while, he was. But a career riddled by injuries, conflict and sudden loss tells a far more complicated story than the highlight reels ever showed.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Football hits and injury stories appear through archival game footage
Football hits and injury stories appear through archival game footage
Language TV-MA sports doc may include mild profanity in interviews and clips
TV-MA sports doc may include mild profanity in interviews and clips
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening No frightening found in this title
No frightening found in this title
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Career pressure, public scrutiny, and coach conflict affect Young's wel…
Career pressure, public scrutiny, and coach conflict affect Young's wellbeing
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- How do media narratives shape how we see athletes?
- What support do young stars need when fame arrives early?