Running for His Life: The Lawrence Phillips Story (2016)
Overview
Feature length documentary examining the troubled life and tragic death of college football standout and talented NFL running back Lawrence Phillips, whose scars of childhood abuse and abandonment haunted him throughout his career.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.763 |
Directed By
Ross Greenburg
Crew
Steve Lamme
Armen Keteyian
Ross Greenburg
Al Briganti
TOP CAST
Lawrence Phillips
Lawrence Phillips
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