NFL Legend Reggie White to be Subject of ESPN Films’ Upcoming 30 for 30 Documentary, ‘The Minister of Defense’

ESPN Films is set to produce a new documentary titled “The Minister of Defense,” a 30 for 30 film that explores the complex and controversial life of Reggie White, one of the greatest players in the history of the National Football League (NFL). The documentary will feature never-before-seen footage from a 2004 interview with White, which was filmed just two months before his untimely death.

The documentary will delve into White’s remarkable career as a dominant defensive player, as well as his spiritual journey as an ordained evangelical minister. In his later years, White began to question his unwavering faith, and the film will explore this aspect of his life in detail.

“The Minister of Defense” will also include interviews with White’s former teammates from both the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers. Additionally, the documentary will follow White’s son, Jeremy, as he seeks to gain a deeper understanding of his father’s life and legacy.

Directed by Ken Rodgers and Courtland Bragg, “The Minister of Defense” promises to be a compelling portrait of a man who constantly strived to do the right thing, but who also struggled with the complexities of life and faith. Further details about the documentary, including its release date, will be announced in due course.