The movie Death & Texas tells the story of Barefoot Bobby Briggs, a former football star who was sentenced to death for armed robbery and murder. After his appeals are exhausted, the Governor of Texas offers him a furlough from death row to help his old team, the Austin Steers, win the Super Bowl. As Bobby's execution date approaches, he must navigate the legal system and his own fate, all while playing in the big game. The film is a satirical exploration of the death penalty and the legal system, shot in a documentary style with interviews from key figures in Bobby's life.
Death and Texas
In a last-ditch effort, Barefoot Bobby Briggs, a former football star turned convicted murderer, tries to secure a spot in the high-stakes Megabowl as his execution date looms closer.
