About The Film
After a diagnosis of liver failure, filmmaker Mark Chervinsky found his world reduced to hospitals, waiting rooms, and uncertainty. Through it all, one thing remained constant: the Chicago Bears.
What started as an escape became a story about hope, resilience, and second chances.
Join me on a journey about football, survival, organ donation, and the unexpected things that keep us going.
This Isn’t Just A Sports Documentary
I Lived Because Someone Checked a Box
About Mark
Turning Survival Into Something Bigger
As an award-winning filmmaker, I never expected to become the subject of my own story. After a life-threatening health crisis, an idea emerged for my next film: Life and Near Death of a Bears Fan, a 30 for 30-style documentary that parallels my fight to survive with the Chicago Bears’ 2023 season. It’s a story about belief, resilience, and the lifesaving power of organ donation. Since my recovery, I’ve felt an overwhelming urge to give back and turn this story into something bigger.
