HBO Original Documentary “The Shuffle” Debuts November 25 [VIDEO]

The HBO Original documentary short THE SHUFFLE, directed by Jeff Cameron (HBO’s “Hard Knocks”), debuts Tuesday, November 25 (9:00-9:40PM ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. The documentary is the first in a new series of short football films, made in partnership with NFL Films, and will debut in advance of the new season of “Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East.”

THE SHUFFLE chronicles the making of the 1985 Chicago Bears’ iconic rap music video that became a cultural phenomenon enroute to the team’s storied Super Bowl™ XX championship. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes footage and new interviews with the star players who performed the song, the film explores the conception, execution, and impact of the GRAMMY®-nominated track that energized the city of Chicago and football fans everywhere 40 years ago.

Conceived by the Chicago-based record label executive Dick Meyer of Red Label Records, the song sparked debate over swagger versus superstition, as it was recorded weeks before the Bears had officially secured their spot in the Super Bowl. Ultimately, it was the bravado of the legendary team and everyone involved in the making of the hit song that marked a major turning point in the relationship between sports, music, and pop culture.

Featured Participants: Former Chicago Bears players Willie Gault, Mike Singletary, Jim McMahon, and Gary Fencik.

Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents THE SHUFFLE, an NFL Films Production. Directed by Jeff Cameron; executive produced by Ross Ketover, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers, and Jessica Boddy. For HBO: executive producers, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Bentley Weiner; supervising producer, Abtin Motia.