Those ‘10 Minutes’ When Damar Hamlin Conquered Death & NFL’s Heartbeat Stopped, Documentary to Reveal It All

In that heart-stopping 10-minute moment, Damar Hamlin’s life hung in the balance. Teammates wept, time stood still, but the game would go on. Now, Buffalo Bills football safety’s awe-inspiring journey is set to grace the screens in a documentary titled “Did We Win.”

This cinematic chronicle will trace Hamlin’s path from that fateful cardiac arrest to his triumphant return to the Bills’ 53-man roster. Currently in production, it promises an intimate glimpse, featuring Hamlin’s own recorded reflections from the crucible of the 2023 training camp. While the exact release date remains under wraps, early 2024 whispers are in the air.

Damar Hamlin’s documentary coming soon

Guiding this tearful narrative is director Clay Tweel, framing it with the touching question Hamlin posed from his hospital bed post-sedation, inquiring about the outcome of the Bills’ clash with the Bengals. According to the NY Post, famously asked, “Who won the game?” a physician replied to Hamlin, “You won. You won the game of life.”

‘NFL Films’ has been the silent witness, capturing every heartbeat, in a symphony of audio that puts fans right in Hamlin’s cleats, as producer Beau Flynn reveals. “NFL Films was filming him all through training camp, and he was miked up.” The camera’s lens chronicled the chilling moment on Monday Night Football, when Hamlin’s tackle was followed by a terrifying collapse, and the game’s pulse was silenced.

“Damar is a real-life superhero,” declares Flynn, echoing the collective sentiment that Hamlin’s saga demands a broader audience. After that fateful play against the Bengals, Hamlin was rushed to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, teetering on the edge. Nine days later, he emerged from a Buffalo facility, a living testament to resilience.

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“Did We Win” captures a story still unfolding. As Hamlin battles alongside a Super Bowl-caliber team Bills, the filmmakers stand steadfastly by his side, unearthing the grit that propels this athlete back onto the gridiron.

Football’s great emotions reflect Hamlin’s grit

Beyond the stadium’s confines, Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation resonates with a newfound purpose. Over $9 million in donations flowed in, fueling a drive to democratize CPR training through the American Heart Association.

Recently, in a tearful tribute, Hamlin presented the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the ESPYS, a moment that resonated throughout the NFL fraternity. Voices across the league, from Shannon Sharpe to Aaron Rodgers, marveled at Hamlin’s indomitable spirit and the bonds that transcend rivalries.

On the show, Shannon Sharpe made a statement: “I’ve never seen anybody have to be revived and fight for his life on the field…” During his guest appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers conveyed: “Whatever it might be that separates you a little bit, that’s all gone [rivalries disappear] when it’s one of your guys.”

Josh Allen expressed that, “spiritual awakening,” when he learned of Hamlin’s improving condition. “We are in a society of, ‘what can I get for me?’ But Damar is a team guy,” said Pat Narduzzi, head coach of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.

From the streets of McKees Rocks to the NFL stage, Damar Hamlin’s story is etched in grit, determination, and a resounding belief in the power of the human spirit. Drafted by the Bills in 2021, he now stands as a beacon of hope and a living inspiration in the world of football.

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