Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire

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Released September 25, 2011

Overview

Theo Fleury was an NHL star. He played for the Calgary Flames, New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks. He made 50 million dollars and threw it away on drugs, alcohol and gambling. He reached bottom, and bought a gun intending to kill himself. At the last minute he changed his mind. He wrote a book revealing that, as a teen, he'd been sexually abused by his coach. It created a firestorm of publicity and went on to become a No. 1 bestseller in Canada. Theo starred in a top-rated skating competition reality show and had a cameo in the opening film at TIFF last year. Inspired by the book, the documentary follows Theo's struggle with the aftermath of the book and gives his turmoil a voice.

Runtime

1h 31m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Canada

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

  • logo for Pyramid Productions

    Pyramid Productions

    United States

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