Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire
Synopsis
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.
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Calgary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Embry
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Day, Matt Embry
- Original Title
- Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Pyramid Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Embry
Larry Day, Matt Embry
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Larry Day
Writer
Matt Embry
Writer
Matt Embry
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire about?
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.
Who directed Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire?
Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire was directed by Matt Embry.
Who stars in Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire?
The principal cast of Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire includes Theo Fleury, Ron MacLean.
When was Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire released and how long is it?
Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire?
Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).