© Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. As a Dolphins fan, it was more enjoyable which brings me back to question number two. In this film, Saban does an excellent job of telling stories from Tua’s days at Alabama. Here is my “review” of the highly anticipated movie, “Tua.”, Get your ready...Experience @Tua Tagovailoa's journey from @AlabamaFTBL to the @MiamiDolphins.“TUA” premieres on Sunday, September 6 at 4:00 PM ET on FOX. He does a better job of protecting himself than he did at Alabama (throwing the ball away more frequently instead of taking a hit) and shows no signs of the hip injury he suffered last fall.”. The documentary is available on Fox demand via the FOX app and any other FOX media on-demand provider. This was well done. 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The story that was so engaging became, meh. I look forward to sharing it with everyone.”. Since stepping in as the quarterback during the national championship game as a freshman, Tagovailoa never looked back and became one of the best quarterback prospects in the country. “Tua is a beloved young star with an incredible sto… We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. I look forward to sharing it with everyone.”. It was odd watching a documentary on a guy that is only four years removed from high-school. Tagovailoa is more than just a talented quarterback that can make every throw. Like many movies, overhyped reviews tend to build expectations that the films simply can’t meet. It is interesting to see how his culture gave him direction but as cold-hearted as it sounds, I wasn’t on the edge of my seat and I surely wasn’t shedding tears. The documentary: “Tua” is set to premiere on Sunday. The trailer of the documentary highlights Tagovailoa’s football journey from his early childhood. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Instead of that, there was supposed to be a documentary on FOX about Tua’s recovery from a devastating hip injury. Finally, we reach the draft and there is no hype build-up. If it weren’t for a historic season by former LSU star Joe Burrow in 2019, Tagovailoa might’ve been the No. In fact, I might be a better person to review the documentary because I wasn’t a fan of Tagovailoa in college or heading into the draft. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. This is where the documentary works the best. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. “Tua” will debut Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah outlined the best and worst case scenario for Tagovailoa during the 2020 season. I’ve also never reviewed a film outside of the occasional school project. Tagovailoa is more than just a talented quarterback that can make every throw. Would I have had interest in this if he weren’t a Miami Dolphins QB? "Very likely to become a classic of the music documentary genre " AUSTIN CHRONICLE, Michael King. The documentary: “Tua” is set to premiere on Sunday. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Miami Dolphins and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Well, we can now add a documentary to the rookie QBs list of achievements. But thanks to a very nice lady at Fox Sports, I was able to get my hands on an early screening of the documentary—and it did not disappoint. Two, if Tua Tagovailoa was drafted by any other NFL franchise, would I have cared about the documentary at all, or would fans of the Dolphins held it in such high regard? Nick Brown of Malka Media serves as producer. WPBF 25’s Todd McDermott takes you inside Havana, Cuba in a way few American’s have ever seen it. If it weren’t for a historic season by former LSU star, “Tua becomes the starter about four weeks into the season, replacing veteran, ,” Jeremiah wrote. The trailer for the doc &… “I am extremely proud of this project and the efforts it took to get here. For the worst case scenario, the injury bug comes back to haunt the former Alabama quarterback and struggles adapting to the next level. Your privacy is safe with us. Tua Tagovailoa himself broke the news to fans on social media. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. 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Experience @Tua Tagovailoa's journey from @AlabamaFTBL to the @MiamiDolphins. He does a better job of protecting himself than he did at Alabama (throwing the ball away more frequently instead of taking a hit) and shows no signs of the hip injury he suffered last fall.”. He’s a family-first guy, and it’s fantastic to have the opportunity to hear the backstory of why it is so important to him. Always be the Lion in the story of the lion and gazelle. I look forward to sharing it with everyone.”, Since stepping in as the quarterback during the national championship game as a freshman, Tagovailoa never looked back and became one of the best quarterback prospects in the country. 5 overall pick with the Miami Dolphins. Instead of that, there was supposed to be a documentary on FOX about Tua’s recovery from a devastating hip injury. It is there that we really enjoy learning about Tua Tagovailoa as a person and that is the best part of this by far.