Do Right: The Stallings Standard is a 1-hour, 32-minute, 45-second US sports documentary directed by Michael D. Bruce. It tells the life and legacy of Gene Stallings, a leading figure in American football, known for taking the University of Alabama to a national championship and for his humanitarian commitment.
The documentary focuses primarily on American football, presenting Stallings’s professional path as a coach and his lasting impact on players, colleagues and communities. Through interviews, archive footage and first-hand testimony, it explores the protagonist’s sporting dimension as he appears as himself in settings ranging from training and competition to public and family events.
A central theme is the importance of human values in sporting and personal life: empathy, respect, dedication and responsibility toward others. A key role is played by John Mark Stallings, Gene’s son with special needs, whose presence profoundly influenced his father’s vision, leading him to actively promote a culture of inclusion and care. The documentary thus brings to light a narrative beyond sport, focusing on personal growth and the sense of justice guiding the protagonist’s actions.
Do Right: The Stallings Standard is Michael D. Bruce’s first film project. Made with a 100,000-dollar budget, it is not a student project. It was completed on 26 September 2024 in the United States, where it also premiered.
Film Information
Title: Do Right: The Stallings Standard
Original title: Do Right: The Stallings Standard
Director: Michael D. Bruce
Production: [Not specified]
Country: United States
Language: English
Running time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Sport featured: American football
Protagonist(s): Gene Stallings
Completion date: 26 September 2024
Premiere: United States, 26 September 2024
Distributor: [Not specified]
Shooting format: Full HD, 16:9, colour
Director’s first film: Yes
Student project: No