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Do Right: The Stallings Standard

The documentary captures the legacy of Gene Stallings, renowned for leading Alabama to a national championship and his global humanitarian efforts. Beyond football, Stallings' dedication to his family and advocacy for individuals with special needs, particularly his late son John Mark, is highlighted. The film explores Stallings' coaching career, his impact on players and staff, and the values of compassion and respect that define his philosophy. It underscores the importance of empathy and understanding in caring for loved ones, reflecting Stallings' commitment to doing right and inspiring others to do the same.

  • Chandra Clark
    Producer
  • Michael D Bruce
    Producer
  • Lucas Black
    Narrator
    NCIS New Orleans, Friday Night Lights
  • Michael D Bruce
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Sports
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 32 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 26, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    100,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Tuscaloosa - Christ Episcopal Church
    Tuscaloosa, AL
    United States
    February 27, 2025
  • Paris Screening
    Paris, TX
    United States
    November 3, 2024
  • Birmingham Screening
    Birmingham, AL
    United States
    October 22, 2024
  • Florence Screening
    Florence, AL
    United States
    September 29, 2024
  • World Premiere
    Tuscaloosa, AL
    United States
    September 27, 2024
    Premiere Event
  • Oxford Performing Arts Center
    Oxford, AL
    United States
    December 6, 2024
  • Dallas Screening - Sugar Bacon Proper
    McKinney, TX
    United States
    January 29, 2025
  • BEA Festival of Media Arts
    Las Vegas, NV
    April 7, 2025
    Best of Festival
Director Biography - Michael D Bruce

Michael Bruce is the department chair of Journalism and Creative Media and a tenured associate professor at the University of Alabama. He also serves as the director of UA’s Digital Media Center, overseeing WVUA-TV and Alabama Public Radio.

He was recruited to Alabama in 2011 to help start an undergraduate concentration in sports media. In addition, he has taught graduate research method courses and has served on numerous committees including the undergraduate curriculum committee and the production committee. Prior to moving to Alabama, Bruce worked in the Division of Communication Arts at Oklahoma Baptist University for 13 years in a faculty/staff position.

Bruce is active as both a research and creative scholar. He, and colleague Chandra Clark have recently released their feature-length documentary project, Do Right: The Stallings Standard. His creative scholarship also includes various short-form video and television projects. An accomplished live television director, he has more than 200 sporting/live event credits. His research is centered on risk and crisis communication, with a particular emphasis on Arab media.

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Director Statement

As a transplanted Sooner, I have always appreciated the tradition and pageantry associated with premiere college sports teams. Teaming up with Dr. Clark to help document the 2016 reunion of Coach Stallings’ teams was only natural. Back then it was hard to imagine that this work would result in a feature-length documentary about the Stallings legacy. However, the journey to tell the “Do Right” story resonates with my own convictions about faith, family, football and leaving the world a better place for all individuals.