Former Saddleback College linebacker Greg Horvath turned some amateur video footage of his experiences during the 2000 season into a short documentary film, which may turn out to be the biggest thing he’s ever tackled.

Horvath was thrilled when the documentary aired last Saturday, October 6, at the Laguna Beach Film Festival. The piece was accepted into the student film competition by the Executive Director of the Film Festival, John Bush, and may have been the start of something really big for Horvath.

According to Horvath, negotiations are underway for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) – Canada’s National Public Broadcaster - to purchase the documentary and air it on Canadian television.

Word of the documentary is spreading fast and Horvath’s calendar is quickly filling up with speaking engagements and guest appearances, making him a local celebrity in his home province.

"I wanted to do this documentary to be able to help other people in crisis, to show the older kids that it’s not hopeless and that there are still possibilities," he said.

Horvath, a 39-year-old Canadian, left his wife and children in Canada for a year to fulfill a dream he had always had to play collegiate football. Not only did the experience give him some closure to his athletic dream, it also tested his ability to triumph in his personal recovery program.

He was listed as a middle linebacker and also participated on special teams last season. Although his playing time was limited, he thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity and experience.

The idea of a documentary of his life was initially pitched to Canadian media sources in 1994 when Horvath attended Jamestown College in North Dakota. The documentary was never realized after he dropped out of the college during his first semester.

Released by Jerry Hannula - Saddleback SID