Prime Video Sports has greenlit a feature-length documentary about star NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson, the former Philadelphia Eagles great Pro Bowler who announced his retirement from the league earlier this week.
The untitled documentary is based on footage that DeSean Jackson’s brother, Byron Jackson, began filming 30 years ago. “It started as an attempt to reunite with his father, but following Deshaun’s unexpected growth from a 9-year-old Pop Warner phenom to one of the best wide receivers in NFL history, it became a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. project,” the press release said. The movie explains.
The project features thousands of hours of intimate home videos, and the release states, “A very complex relationship is revealed that reveals meaning.” ”
The announcement of the new film follows the recent success of Prime Video Sports’ two football-themed documentaries, “Kelce,” about Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. and “Bye Bye Barry” by Hall of Famer Barry Sanders. Both documentaries aired during this season of Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football,” which set viewership records for the streamer.
The DeSean Jackson documentary is being produced under the working title “Go Deep,” but no official title has been announced yet, and is being directed by Mandon Lovett. The film will be produced by Cover His Story’s Scott Kaplan and Emmett McDermott, and executive produced by HyperObject Industries’ Adam McKay and Todd Shulman, Byron Jackson and DeSean Jackson.
Jackson, who played college football for the California Golden Bears, was drafted in the second round of the 2008 draft by the Philadelphia Eagles and played six seasons with the Eagles, making three Pro Bowl appearances. Jackson’s most famous play is the “Miracle at the New Meadowlands,” in December 2010, when he punted a 65-yard ball with no time left for a big upset against the division rival New York Giants. It was the play that led to the game-winning touchdown.
After being released by Philadelphia in 2014, Jackson played in Washington, Tampa Bay, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Baltimore. After 15 seasons, Jackson officially retired from the NFL on Sunday and signed a one-day contract with the Eagles, where he will serve as honorary team captain during their game against the San Francisco 49ers.