The Book of Manning

Sep 24, 2013

1h 17m

★ 8.1

Overview

Explores the personal and professional life of former NFL and Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning and how the sudden loss of his father impacted his life and the way he and his wife Olivia raised their three sons.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ESPN Films

First Row Films

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Cast

Narrator

John Goodman

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Archie Manning

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Cooper Manning

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Eli Manning

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Peyton Manning

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Olivia Manning

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