The Godfather Vs. The Gunslinger

Marino Casem created a sustainable, talent-producing football program in the midst of Jackson St. and Grambling, along with the further expansion of integration that all other HBCU teams had to deal with. Not only was Alcorn St. winning, but they produced NFL players and sustained relevancy for decades under his guidance. Archie Cooley inherited a young, lowly funded program in a tiny town in MS. What he created was a high flying passing attack that demanded aggression at every play. He created a program with an identity, and he stuck to that "Gunslinger" mentality. Relive the epic matchup of two HBCU HOF players in Rice and Holt through storytelling and their POV on their time at the schools.

  • Walter Brock
    Director
  • Anthony Pape
    Director
  • Chelsea Lage
    Producer
  • Stephen Rawlins
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    68,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • National Football League
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
Director - Walter Brock, Anthony Pape