Is “80 For Brady” Based on a True Story?

If you are still reeling from Tom Brady’s second NFL retirement announcement, going to see “80 For Brady” whereas it is in theaters must be a high precedence. In the movie, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field, and Rita Moreno star as a gaggle of finest associates whose love for Tom Brady is nearly as robust as their love for one another. As it seems, the film is impressed by an actual buddy group of 80+ Tom Brady lovers from Massachusetts.

The True Story Behind “80 For Brady”

Betty Pensavalle, 90, and her finest buddy Elaine St. Martin, 95, by no means miss a New England Patriots Game. Along with their associates Anita, Pat, and Claire, they might meet at each other’s homes to observe each recreation. The group of associates met so repeatedly on Sundays, their group earned the nickname “Over 80 for Brady” membership. Pensavalle’s grandson even made them matching t-shirts to put on on recreation days.

Speaking to CBS News in a January interview, Pensavalle and Martin stated that whereas they have been very “offended” with Brady for leaving the Patriots, they nonetheless have quite a lot of love for him. Their group has misplaced members lately as one in all their associates died, and two others moved into assisted residing houses. But, Pensavalle and Martin say they nonetheless watch each recreation collectively.

How Did “80 For Brady” Become a Movie?

Pensavalle stated her grandson, Max, was the one who pitched the concept for a film based mostly on the “Over 80 for Brady” membership to studios. Brady beloved the concept a lot, he’ll additionally seem within the movie alongside his former teammates Rob Gronkowski, Danny Amendola, and Julian Edelman.

Differences Between “80 For Brady” and Real Life

“80 For Brady” revolves across the 4 Tom Brady Super followers and finest associates making an attempt to get to the Super Bowl to see him play. Pensavalle advised CBS the group by no means tried to go to the Super Bowl, however by no means missed a recreation when Brady was a Patriot.

“80 For Brady” hit theaters on Feb. 3.