# Brian's Song (1971)

> Two Chicago Bears teammates turn fierce competition into enduring friendship while confronting racism, injury, and terminal illness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10846

## Facts

- Runtime: 73 min
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
- Director: Buzz Kulik
- Cast: James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Bernie Casey, Shelley Fabares, David Huddleston, Judy Pace, Abe Gibron
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068315/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: touching, reflective, admiring, sports movie night, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of friendship and resilience in the face of adversity.

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