Voir ESPN Films: 30 for 30, Vol. 5 - Episode 21

Generational football talent, bigger-than-life personality, forever devoted to his faith… Reggie White was a man of conviction. From his younger days in Tennessee to his standout NFL career in Philadelphia and Green Bay, he lived with his beliefs in a public and unflinching way. And this conviction impacted the lives of all those who passed through his orbit, leaving a complex legacy along the way. THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE chronicles White’s life in all its glory and humanity, from the highs of football stardom and stirring sermons to the lows of discrimination and heartbreak. It details the contradictory ways White embraced his teammates and tried to steer them onto a better path, even as he lashes out at the gay community and declares their actions sinful. He wreaks havoc on the field but preaches peace, and while he’s compelling in his certainty, it is when he becomes less certain that his true humanity is on display. As his football career ends, he devotes his time to a deeper spiritual journey, questioning all he’s been told and seeking a deeper understanding of his faith. Even as his life is cut tragically short by a heart attack at age 43, the way he lived that life – big-hearted, flawed, searching, human – remains as crucial to his legacy as his legendary exploits on the gridiron.