Born on February 14, 1973, NFL quarterback Steve McNair was on the receiving end of plenty of success and played 13 seasons for both Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. While McNair was known for being a popular quarterback, he is now remembered for his tragic death which took place July 4, 2009.

The entire country mourned the loss of McNair, especially football fans, his family, and those who were a part of his community.

There’s more to McNair’s death that was previously revealed to the public since it was a brutal murder, but Netflix has now released a documentary about the same, and we’re here to review, Untold: The Murder of Air McNair.

Documentary about Steve McNair’s Murder Doesn’t Offer Much

Untold: The Murder of Air McNair is only 58 minutes long, which is unlike most documentaries on the streaming platform that are close to 90 minutes or longer.

In fact, Netflix has a reputation for releasing more docuseries than documentaries, but in the case of Steve McNair, or as he was popularly known, “Air McNair,” and his murder, 58 minutes were more than enough, so let’s dive into it.

Documentary about Steve McNair's Murder Doesn't Offer Much
Credit: Netflix

The documentary starts with the 911 call made by Robert Gaddy, a close friend of McNair, who let the cops know that two people had been shot and were possibly dead.

It is the smooth yet quick build-up in the documentary when they reveal that the person who was shot was McNair, sending a wave of shock through the press, and other officials present at the scene.

Untold: The Murder of Air McNair relies heavily on archival material, considering this murder and the investigation took place in 2009. However, this material helps the viewers, and fans of McNair understand the aftermath of this death better.

Shockingly, it wasn’t Gaddy who discovered the crime scene, but a man named Wayne Neely, who called Gaddy, who then called 911. Right off the bat, nothing seems straightforward about this case.

Untold: The Murder of Air McNair
Credit: Netflix

There are several interviews in this documentary, primarily from officials who were a part of the case, and also some people who were close to McNair, and could give better insight into what happened leading up to his murder, and how things escalated after.

McNair’s football career is also an important part of the documentary, which is a blend of sports and true crime.

Jenny Kazemi, McNair’s 20-year-old girlfriend was the woman who killed the NFL quarterback, and Kazemi also committed suicide. These details have been known to the public for years now, as people continue to remember McNair for his exceptional performance on the field, and the person he was.

While this documentary doesn’t offer many new elements, it does showcase the perspective of those closest to McNair.

Conclusion

If you are a sports fans, particularly a fan of football, then Untold: The Murder of Air McNair should be added to your watchlist, however, we have to admit, this documentary can be skipped and replaced with a google search instead!

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