Have you ever been mystified by the sudden departure of a sports icon at the height of their career? That’s the enigma Emmy award-winning filmmaker Ken Rogers tackles in his latest documentary, ‘Bye Bye Barry’, now streaming on Prime Video.
Welcome Ken Rodgers
We’re joined on the Starline by an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and senior executive with NFL Films. You’ve seen his work in HBO’s “Hard Knocks”, ESPN’s “Man in the Arena” and multiple “30 for 30” films. His latest project is “Bye Bye Barry” on Prime Video. We welcome Ken Rodgers.
Ken, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You have told many stories in your career. Why this story?
As you told this story, how did your own emotions as a storyteller and a fan make you feel?
In “Bye Bye Barry”, you not only hear from Barry Sanders but interviews with stars on their thoughts of Barry. What was the one theme that encompassed all of the thoughts about Barry?
Which team is still your dream team for Hard Knocks?
One Big Question:
We get the conclusive closure on why Barry said good bye, but looking at him today did you see the same fire in Barry’s eyes that he had as a player?
The Wrap:
Incredible story teller who loves hiking Thumb Butte Trail, his project Bye Bye Barry is on Prime Video. Ken Rodgers thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
Listen to other Beyond the Mic conversations on documentary’s here.
Watch Bye Bye Barry on Prime Video here.
Tune into the podcast for a deeper dive with Ken Rogers and discover the man behind the legend, the filmmaker behind the story, and the reasons behind one of the most talked-about goodbyes in sports history.
