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Brian’s Song

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Brian’s Song

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  1. Brian’s Song Two men. One named Gale Sayers, the other Brian Piccolo. They came from different parts of the country. They competed fiercely for the same job. One like to talk; the other was shy. One was white; the other was black. This is the story of how they came to know each other, fight each other, and help each other.

  2. Two movie versions Released in 2001 Released in 1970

  3. Older version

  4. Newer version

  5. James Caan as Brian Piccolo Other movies: Godfather, Dick Tracy, The Program, Mickey Blue Eyes

  6. Sean Maher as Brian Piccolo Party of Five, CSI Miami

  7. Billy Dee Williams as Gale Sayers Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Batman

  8. MekhiPhifer as Gale Sayers ER, Soul Food, 8 Mile

  9. Brian and Gale rookie cards

  10. College background Gale Sayers was a Kansas Jayhawk. Brian Piccolo went to Wake Forest.

  11. Story of courage and battles

  12. With a long lasting impression

  13. Two Books

  14. Teleplay • Brian’s Song is written by William Blinn in the form of a teleplay. The idea came from the autobiography I AM THIRD, written by Gale Sayers.

  15. Screenwriter: William Blinn • Screenwriter- Roots, Fame, Brian’s Song, Starsky and Hutch,Eight is Enough, and The Boys Next Door • Awards: Emmy, Humanitas, Peabody, and Writer’s Guild

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