Sports Media Report
Required Reading & Source Media, in partnership with Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, today announced Nothing But A Winner, about the greatest college football program in the history of the sport – the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. The feature documentary, directed by Jimmy Jenkins and produced by David Jacobson, releases exclusively in theatres nationwide for one night only on July 31.
Alabama has dominated college football in the last century: 18 national championships, 30 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championships, and 447 players drafted into the NFL. Well known for the greatest run in modern memory under legendary Coach Nick Saban, the origin story of this culture of winning was pioneered by Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant.
“Coach Bryant would be the person I think is the greatest coach of all time. He won playing conventional football. He won running the wishbone. He won having a passing-type offense when he had those kinds of players,” said Saban. “But I think about the things he established from an intangible standpoint—discipline, toughness, people being responsible to do their job. I’ve always heard how his leadership helped his players be more successful at whatever they chose to do.”
Through first-hand accounts from barrier-breaking players spanning five decades, the film explores the culture of relentless commitment that turns raw recruits into national champions. From Bryant’s integration of Black players during the Civil Rights era to Saban’s modern-day streak of total dominance, Nothing But A Winner highlights how buying into Alabama’s process means you’re destined to be nothing but a winner.
Two legendary Alabama football families came together to tell the story of this legacy. Marlon Humphrey, an All-American defensive back under Saban and four-time Pro Bowler currently with the Baltimore Ravens, executive produced and financed the majority of the project, alongside his sister and co-producer Breona. Their father Bobby Humphrey, a former two-time First-Team All Pro in the NFL and All-American running back at Alabama, is an integral voice in the film.
“For me, living out this legacy isn’t just about what I do on the field, it’s about who I am off it, too. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to represent something bigger than myself: the values, the work ethic, and the resilience that were passed down to me at Alabama and that I am now living in the NFL,” said Marlon Humphrey. “I feel a responsibility to turn around and challenge and support the next generation, which I am excited to do with this film.”
Known for his acting (“NCIS: Los Angeles”), Caleb Castille, who played defensive back under Saban at Alabama, also serves as a producer for Nothing But A Winner. Caleb Castille’s father Jeremiah, who played defensive back under Bryant and later served as team chaplain for more than two decades, is a key feature in the film. Together, the Castilles and the Humphreys sought to capture the multi-generational impact and powerful ties that the football program has created.
“This film is deeply personal for me,” said Caleb Castille. “My father, my two brothers, and I all wore that crimson jersey, and being able to help tell the story of Alabama football’s legacy—one that shaped my own family across generations—is an honor. Producing Nothing But A Winner was more than just another project; it’s a tribute to the program that helped shape us into the men we are today.”
The sweeping story of this college football powerhouse features narratives of the athletes who played under Bryant, Coach Gene Stallings and Saban and faced the challenges of their times, reflecting on the impact the coaches made on their players, their community, and the entire country.
Nothing But A Winner features:
- Jeremiah Castille, Cornerback 1979-1982,
- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Safety 2011-13,
- Kelvin Croom, Defensive Back 1975-76,
- Sylvester Croom, Center 1972-74,
- Ricky Davis, Defensive Back 1975-75,
- Bobby Humphrey, Running Back 1985-88,
- Lou Ikner, Running Back 1976-78,
- Wilbur Jackson, Running Back 1971-73,
- Antonio Langham, Cornerback 1990-93,
- Walter Lewis, Quarterback 1980-83,
- Mike Locksley, Assistant Coach 2016-18,
- CJ Mosley, Linebacker 2010-13,
- Ozzie Newsome, Wide Receiver 1974-77,
- George Pugh, Tight End 1972-75,
- Gene Stallings, Head Coach 1990-96,
- Nick Saban, Head Coach 2007-23,
- Jalen Hurts, Quarterback 2016-18,
- DeVonta Smith, Wide Receiver 2017-20,
- Jaylen Waddle, Wide Receiver 2018-20,
- Jonathan Allen, Defensive Tackle 2013-16,
- Jerry Jeudy, Wide Receiver 2017-19,
- Greg Byrne, Athletic Director 2017–present
- and more.
Jimmy Jenkins directed the film with David Jacobson, Caleb Castille and R.J. Moeller producing. The film was written by Isaiah Smallman, Eric Wiener and Jenkins. Executive Producers are Marlon Humphrey, Brenda Robinson, Seth Carter, Steph Higgs, Darnell Lee and Will Ward. Breona Humphrey served as Co-Producer and Chris James Champeau served as Editor. The film was produced in association with BarFaye Productions, Walk-On Media, Jenkins Bros. Entertainment, and Adelaide Pictures, and releases in theatres for a one-night showing on July 31, 2025.
Tickets for Nothing But A Winnerwill be available on June 20 at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, visit nothingbutawinner.com.
