On October 28, 1989, Ole Miss defensive back Chucky Mullins hit Vanderbilt running back Brad Gaines in the back and separated him from the ball. While Gaines was uninjured, Mullins suffered a broken neck on the play, leaving him a quadriplegic. But in that heartbreaking moment, a friendship was born that lasted another two years, until Mullins died of a blood clot in a Memphis hospital room, with Gaines at his side. "It's Time" chronicles the inspirational journeys of these two men brought together by tragedy.
Acting
Threatt Jr. captures Chucky's fire and fragility.
Direction
Waldeck lets silence do the heavy lifting.
Writing
No fake heroics, just messy, real grief.
Director
Frank Waldeck
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chucky Mullins became a rallying symbol at Ole Miss; the 'Chucky Mullins Award' for defensive courage is still given annually.
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