NFL Films: Legends of Autumn, vol 1-3 (2007)
NFL Films

Description

It all started with a dream - Ed Sabol's dream to be exact -The dream of combining two life-long passions, football and movie making. In 1962, it became a reality and for over 40 years NFL Films has changed the way sports films are made and enjoyed. For the first time ever, NFL Films presents "Legends of Autumn" - A three-disc collection encompassing the early years of NFL Films. Hosted by Steve Sabol, "Legends of Autumn" tells the history of the company which went from a small group called Blair Motion Pictures to the present day "Keepers of the Flame" of the NFL. This three-disc set offers rare classics featuring the pulse-pounding music and classic sound which became the trademark of NFL Films. Bonus Features amd commentary by Steve Sabol provide the rich backstory behind the classic films. For over 40 years, NFL Films has created one NFL Legend after the next. Now, in "Legends of Autumn" you'll re-live the moments and savor the history of the greatest film-makers in sports. Bring home the magic of NFL Films today.

Tags

1960s, American football

Collected reviews and ratings

9.6 DVD Verdict | Ryan Keefer

Football fans need to see this. Sports historians can probably get a thing or two by seeing this. NFL Films has put together another winner here, and old-school pigskin fan should add this into your library quicker than a Shaun Alexander run up the gut.
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8.7 DVD fanatic | Eli Kazin

This set is definitely worth the purchase, as it is more than just a highlight film, but rather a set of many shorter documentaries that really capture the essence of the NFL during this era.
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8.3 digitallyobsessed.com | Jeff Wilson

NFL Films gave football drama and mythology to go with the inherent violence, and America's new pastime took flight. This box set allows you to get an idea of how that happened.
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