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Perseverance: The Story of Dr. Billy Taylor

Perseverance: The Story of Dr. Billy Taylor

2012Movie⏱️ 52m
Documentary
6.7
IMDB Rating
12 votes

Inspiring 52 minute biography of the turbulent life of All-American, University of Michigan running back, Billy Taylor.

Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
John Bacon, Dave Brandon, Sheryl Carson
Release Date
November 16, 2012
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 1
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

👤
John Bacon
as Self - Author, Historian
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Dave Brandon
as Self - Mich. A.D.
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Sheryl Carson
as Self - 'Second Sister'
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Thom Darden
as Self - Former Teammate
👤
Jerry Hanlon
as Self - Former M Coach
👤
Henry Hill
as Self - Former Teammate
👤
James Jackson
as Self - Brother
👤
Bruce Madej
as Self - Mich. Assoc. Athletic Dir.
👤
Gary Moeller
as Self - Former M Coach
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Don Moorhead
as Self - Former Teammate

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Color
Filming Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Production
Black Point West, Media Process Group Inc.

🏷️ Keywords

michiganrehabilitationhomelessnessalcoholismfaith

🎯 Categories

Documentary

⭐ Featured Review

See It, Whether You Know Who Billy Taylor Is or Not
by ursulamcpike2013-01-08
10/10

"Not being a football fan, I knew nothing about Billy Taylor's athletic feats or his tragic downfall, but his story informed and moved me. I was surprised to find myself crying as he reclaimed his life and went on to help other men in crisis. The film was expertly made, with still photos, archival footage, voice-over narration, on-camera interviews, and present-day footage of Detroit all blending smoothly to tell a remarkable tale. With support, people can "get back up," to borrow the name of Taylor's organization. After seeing "Perseverance," I felt better about t..."

📖 Synopsis

Inspiring 52 minute biography of the turbulent life of All-American, University of Michigan running back, Billy Taylor.