Tom vs Time

Last updated
Tom vs Time
TomVsTime.png
Genre Documentary
Created by Gotham Chopra
Directed byGotham Chopra
Starring
Composers
  • Antonio Pinto
  • Ed Côrtes
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Nicolas Emiliani
  • Erik LeDrew
EditorBrady Hammes
Running time14–21 minutes
Production companies
  • Dirty Robber
  • Religion of Sports
Original release
Network Facebook Watch
ReleaseJanuary 25 (2018-01-25) –
March 12, 2018 (2018-03-12)

Tom vs Time is an American documentary series created by Gotham Chopra that was released from January 25 to March 12, 2018 on Facebook Watch. The six-episode series follows New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and provides an intimate look at his off-season training regimen as well as his home life spent with wife Gisele Bündchen and their children.

Contents

Premise

Tom vs Time was filmed during the Patriots 2017 season and provides "an intimate look at Brady’s home life, including his two children with wife Gisele Bündchen." [1]

Production

Development

On January 9, 2018, it was announced that Facebook Watch had given a series order to Tom vs Time, a new docuseries starring football quarterback Tom Brady. The series was created by Gotham Chopra who previously worked with Brady on Audience Network's Religion of Sports series. Brady granted Chopra extensive access to his life. It was announced that episodes are set to include footage shot at Brady's Brookline, Massachusetts home, with his children and wife, Gisele Bündchen, on family retreats to Costa Rica, on a trip to Montana (with teammates Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola), on a summer tour of China with his son Jack, and in the car during Brady’s commute to and from work in Foxborough, Massachusetts. [2] [3] [4]

Following the Patriots' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII, the release of the series finale was delayed. Chopra went on to explain that the episode had originally been "tied to the Pats winning the Super Bowl" and that following their defeat the episode had to be redeveloped. [5] The episode was finally released on March 12, 2018. [6]

Marketing

Simultaneously with the initial series announcement, Facebook released a trailer for the first season of the show. [7] [8] [9] [10]

Potential renewal

Chopra has indicated that there are currently no plans for any subsequent season. However, he considers it a possibility if "something is dramatically different." He went on to say that if Brady's circumstances changed or the production team came up with a new, worthwhile idea then another season could happen but that they would not produce one "just because." [11]

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"The Physical Game"January 25, 2018 (2018-01-25)
Following the Patriots' victory at Super Bowl LI, Tom Brady looks towards the next season and demonstrates the unique and well honed training process he undergoes during the offseason.
2"The Mental Game"January 28, 2018 (2018-01-28)
Brady explains how football is just as much a mental game for him as it is a physical one. And despite all of his offseason preparation, the Patriots narrowly lose their fourth game of the 2017 season. But Brady explains how having his family at home waiting for him and having another game the following week does not allow him time to dwell on a loss.
3"The Social Game"January 30, 2018 (2018-01-30)
Brady takes some of his closest teammates to Yellowstone National Park for a brotherhood bonding experience aka “Gladiator Camp.” Even on these vacations, he and his teammates find themselves continuing to train.
4"The Emotional Game"February 1, 2018 (2018-02-01)
5"The Spiritual Game"February 4, 2018 (2018-02-04)
6"The End Game"March 12, 2018 (2018-03-12)

    See also

    Related Research Articles

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Tom Brady</span> American football player (born 1977)

    Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. is a former professional American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 23 seasons. He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots and was a central contributor to the franchise's dynasty from 2001 to 2019 under head coach Bill Belichick. In his final three seasons, he was a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady is widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time and one of the greatest players in NFL history.

    Gisele Bündchen Brazilian fashion model (born 1980)

    Gisele Caroline Bündchen is a Brazilian model. Since 2001, she has been one of the highest-paid models in the world. In 2007, Bündchen was the 16th-richest woman in the entertainment industry and earned the top spot on Forbes top-earning models list in 2012. In 2014, she was listed as the 89th-most-powerful woman in the world by Forbes.

    Gotham Chopra is an American sports documentarian, media entrepreneur, producer, podcast host, director, journalist, and author. He is a co-founder of Religion of Sports, Liquid Comics, Chopra Media, and the Chopra Well. He is known for his sports-centric films, having worked with athletes such as Tom Brady, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Simone Biles and Michael Strahan.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Julian Edelman</span> American football player (born 1986)

    Julian Francis Edelman is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the New England Patriots. He played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes as a quarterback and was selected in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Patriots, where he transitioned to a return specialist and wide receiver. Edelman became a primary offensive starter in 2013 and was a staple of the Patriots' receiving corps until his retirement after the 2020 season.

    The Bills–Patriots rivalry is an American football rivalry between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Both teams are members of the East division of the American Football Conference (AFC) and play two games against each other annually. The series debuted in 1960 when both were charter members of the American Football League (AFL). The two clubs have combined for seventeen AFL or AFC championships, the most of any two teams in the AFC East. In addition, either the Patriots or Bills have won the AFC East division in 27 out of 34 seasons since 1988.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Tom Brady–Peyton Manning rivalry</span> American football quarterback rivalry

    The Tom Brady–Peyton Manning rivalry was a series of games that took place between 2001 and 2015 involving two quarterbacks in the National Football League (NFL): Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. It is considered by many to be the greatest individual NFL rivalry of all time, and has been compared to other legendary sports rivalries, such as Magic-Bird in basketball, Ali-Frazier in boxing, and Messi-Ronaldo in association football.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 New England Patriots season</span> 57th season in franchise history; fifth Super Bowl win

    The 2016 season was the New England Patriots' 47th in the National Football League (NFL), their 57th overall and their 17th under head coach Bill Belichick. Also, for the first time since their 2002 season, the Patriots did not play the Indianapolis Colts at all. The Patriots ended the regular season with a league-best record of 14–2 and reached a number of milestones along the way: they became the first team originating in the American Football League to reach 500 franchise wins, set the record for most consecutive division titles at eight, became the seventh team to go 8–0 on the road, set the record for most pass attempts by a team without an interception to start a season, set the record for fewest interceptions thrown by a team with just 2, and led the league for fewest points allowed (250) for the first time since the 2003 season. Belichick moved into fourth place on the list for most wins as a head coach. Brady set the record for most wins by a starting quarterback and the record for the best touchdown–interception ratio in a single season.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 New England Patriots season</span> 58th season in franchise history, fifth Super Bowl loss

    The 2017 season was the New England Patriots' 48th in the National Football League (NFL), their 58th overall and their 18th under head coach Bill Belichick.

    <i>Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story</i> American TV series or program

    Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story is an American documentary television series that premiered on July 30, 2018 on Paramount Network. The six-episode series documents the killing of Trayvon Martin and explores the racial tension in the United States that was brought about in its wake. The series is executive produced by Sybrina Fulton, Tracy Martin, Jay-Z, Chachi Senior, Michael Gasparro, Jenner Furst, Julia Willoughby Nason, and Nick Sandow. Furst and Nason also directed the series as well.

    <i>Wild Wild Country</i> 2018 documentary series

    Wild Wild Country is a Netflix documentary series about the controversial Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (Osho), his one-time personal assistant Ma Anand Sheela, and their community of followers in the Rajneeshpuram community located in Wasco County, Oregon, US. It was released on Netflix on March 16, 2018, after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival. The title of the series is drawn from the Bill Callahan song "Drover", which features prominently in the final episode, and it also echoes the comments of Jane Stork about first seeing the ranch, shown at the beginning of episode 2: "it was just so wild, so rugged, but vast—really wild country".

    <i>BackCourt: Wade</i> American TV series or program

    BackCourt: Wade is an American reality series that premiered on November 20, 2017 on Facebook Watch. It follows NBA basketball player Dwyane Wade and how he spends his time off-the-court.

    <i>Inside the Madness: Kentucky Basketball</i> American TV series or program

    Inside the Madness: Kentucky Basketball is an American reality series that premiered on February 17, 2018 on Facebook Watch. It follows the players of the University of Kentucky Men's Basketball team as they make their way through their current basketball season and gear up for the upcoming NCAA tournament.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Brady–Belichick era</span> Sports dynasty of the New England Patriots

    The Tom Brady–Bill Belichick era, also known as the Brady–Belichick era, the New England Patriots dynasty, or the Patriots dynasty, was a sports dynasty of the New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL) that lasted from the 2001 to the 2019 season. The dynasty is named after quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick, who are regarded as among the greatest in their respective positions. Belichick and Brady are consistently credited with the Patriots' success and are considered responsible for one of the sport's longest and most dominant dynasties. They are also credited with helping to create and sustain the culture around the team, dubbed the "Patriot Way", where there is an emphasis on personal accountability, consistent improvement, and a focus on team success over personal gain.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 New England Patriots season</span> 60th season in Patriots franchise history

    The 2019 season was the New England Patriots' 50th in the National Football League (NFL), their 60th overall and their 20th under head coach Bill Belichick. They entered the season as the defending Super Bowl champions, after winning Super Bowl LIII, and as three-time defending AFC champions. The Patriots won the AFC East for the 11th straight season, and improved on their 11–5 record from the previous season, but they were upset by the Tennessee Titans in the Wild Card game, their first Wild Card game since the 2009 season. This marked the first time the Patriots lost a home postseason game since the 2012 AFC Championship game, and the first time the Patriots failed to reach the AFC Championship game since 2010. The Patriots were also the only NFL team that made the playoffs, and had a winning season, in every year of the 2010s decade.

    <i>Justin Bieber: Seasons</i> 2020 docu-series starring Justin Bieber

    Justin Bieber: Seasons is a 2020 American YouTube docu-series about Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It details his return to music and his personal struggles, including health issues such as battling Lyme disease, and overcoming mental stress and drug addiction. It is directed and executive produced by OBB Pictures' Michael D. Ratner. The documentary is produced by Bieber Time Films, SB Films, and OBB Pictures, with Bieber serving as an executive producer.

    Martin Desmond Roe is a British-American film and television director, writer, and producer. He is best known for Buzkashi Boys (2012), Kobe Bryant's Muse (2015), Breaking2 (2017), Tom vs Time (2018), and We are the Champions (2020). Roe is the founder and Creative Director of Dirty Robber, a Los Angeles–based production company.

    Greatness Code is short-form sports documentary television series directed by Gotham Chopra, highlighting untold stories about defining moments in professional athletes' careers. The series premiered on July 10, 2020 on Apple TV+, with season 2 premiered on May 13, 2022.

    Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, or simply Man in the Arena, is an American sports documentary series co-produced by ESPN Films, Religion of Sports, and 199 Productions. Directed by Gotham Chopra and Erik LeDrew, the series centers on the career of Tom Brady, with particular focus on his tenure as the New England Patriots starting quarterback.

    References

    1. ↑ Carr, Mary Kate (January 10, 2018). "Tom Brady has a new docuseries, 'Tom vs. Time,' and here's the trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
    2. ↑ Leibovich, Mark (January 9, 2018). "Tom Brady Gave a Filmmaker Unusual Access to His Private Life". The New York Times. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
    3. ↑ Emery, Debbie (January 9, 2018). "Tom Brady Details Battle With Age in 'Tom vs Time' Docu-Series (Video)". The Wrap. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
    4. ↑ Grossman, Evan (January 9, 2018). "Tom Brady to reveal private life in doc series 'Tom vs. Time'". NY Daily News. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
    5. ↑ London, Adam (February 9, 2018). "'Tom Vs. Time' Filmmaker Explains Why Episode 6 Has Yet To Be Released". NESN. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
    6. ↑ Hartwell, Darren (March 12, 2018). "'Tom Vs Time': Watch 6th And Final Episode Of Tom Brady's Facebook Series". NESN. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
    7. ↑ Yang, Nicole (January 9, 2018). "Tom Brady is releasing a documentary series called 'Tom vs. Time'". Boston.com. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
    8. ↑ Benjamin, Cody (January 9, 2018). "WATCH: Tom Brady stars in upcoming documentary series 'Tom vs. Time'". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
    9. ↑ Carroll, Charlotte (January 9, 2018). "Watch: Tom Brady documentary trailer released". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
    10. ↑ Fiske, Angelique (January 9, 2018). "Watch first trailer for Brady doc, 'Tom vs Time'". New England Patriots. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
    11. ↑ Emery, Debbie (March 12, 2018). "'Tom vs Time' Director Says the Obsession Around Brady and Gisele Is 'Out of Control'". The Wrap. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
    This page is based on this Wikipedia article
    Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
    Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.