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The Andre Rison Story is a film based on the true story of NFL Hall of Fame nominated wide receiver Andre Rison. As a youth growing up in the 1970's, Andre's dream of becoming a professional athlete presented enormous challenges. He was faced with racial tensions at a time when African Americans were beginning to make great strides in the world of sports.
During the 1980's Andre's road to greatness would include a star athlete for Flint Michigan Northwestern High School and college at Michigan State University. He was recognized for his superior athleticism and in 1989 was drafted into the NFL as a first round pick to the Indianapolis Colts. The 1990's party and music scene in Atlanta would introduce him to popular black culture and a tumultuous relationship with the late-great rapper Lisa "Left eye" Lopes of the pop group TLC that resulted in her burning down his house. Bad Moon Rison, would soon find himself on a rollercoaster that would threaten his life and career.