In late September 2017, Julian Edelman, the New England Patriots' leading receiver, suffered a season-ending knee injury during a preseason game. The injury would require surgery to repair his torn ACL. This was not the first time that Edelman had suffered a major injury - he had previously missed an entire season due to a foot injury in 2015.
The documentary film "100%: Julian Edelman" chronicles Edelman's journey to recovery from his knee injury and his return to the field in time for the 2018 NFL season. The film shows Edelman's grueling rehabilitation process, including his daily physical therapy sessions, weightlifting, and cardio work. It also features interviews with his doctors, trainers, and teammates, who discuss the challenges of recovering from such a serious injury.
Despite his injury, Edelman remained focused on his goal of returning to the field and helping his team. In the 2018 season, he caught 74 passes for 850 yards and six touchdowns, helping the Patriots reach the Super Bowl for the third straight year.
But it was in the Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams that Edelman truly shone. He caught 10 passes for 141 yards and was named the game's Most Valuable Player, helping the Patriots win their sixth championship.
"100%: Julian Edelman" offers a look inside the mindset of a champion athlete and the determination it takes to overcome adversity and achieve success on the biggest stage.
