The documentary captures the legacy of Gene Stallings, renowned for leading Alabama to a national championship and his global humanitarian efforts. Beyond football, Stallings' dedication to his family and advocacy for individuals with special needs, particularly his late son John Mark, is highlighted. The film explores Stallings' coaching career, his impact on players and staff, and the values of compassion and respect that define his philosophy. It underscores the importance of empathy and understanding in caring for loved ones, reflecting Stallings' commitment to doing right and inspiring others to do the same.
Dr. Chandra Clark is an associate professor in the Department of Journalism & Creative Media at The University of Alabama. She teaches electronic news, producing, and multimedia classes following a career as a senior news producer at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, a freelance producer, and a broadcast media marketing specialist at The University of Alabama.
Clark is the producer of “Do Right: The Stallings Standard” and her history with the Stallings family dates back to her volunteer days at The RISE School where she met Johnny and his friends who worked there. Coach Gene Stallings was “her coach” following the 1992 National Championship and she has cheered for the Tide since birth. Her invitation to document the Stallings’ family came from Christopher Sign, former Alabama football player, who told her about a players’ reunion in 2016. Through his encouragement and others, the deep dive into the Stallings’ ripple effect started and Clark’s passion for sharing the story of an Alabama legacy family never stopped.
Dr. Michael Bruce came to UA in 2011 to teach sports broadcasting, broadcast journalism and media production courses. As a transplanted Sooner, Bruce has always appreciated the tradition and pageantry associated with premiere college sports teams. Teaming up with Dr. Clark to help document the 2016 reunion of Coach Stallings’ teams was only natural. Back then it was hard to imagine that this work would result in a feature-length documentary about the Stallings legacy. However, the journey to tell the “Do Right” story resonates with his own convictions about faith, family, football and leaving the world a better place for all individuals.
