OWN Original Documentary 'Michael Sam' Premieres December 27

Michael Sam premieres December 27 on OWN.

The 90-minute OWN Original Documentary Michael Sam premieres on Saturday, December 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Michael Sam follows the life of Michael Sam, who made history when he became the first openly gay football player drafted into the NFL.

Michael Sam follows the former University of Missouri college football star as he enters the world of professional football and vies for a spot on an NFL team. Cameras get up close and personal with Michael as he openly discusses a childhood fraught with tragedy and poverty, as well as his emotional decision to come out as a gay man in the world of pro sports. The documentary captures the moment when Michael was drafted by the St. Louis Rams, the intense media scrutiny that immediately followed, and Michael's struggle to stay focused despite the pressure and chaos. Additionally, the documentary explores Michael's relationship with his boyfriend Vito Cammisano and the challenge of balancing his personal life alongside his pursuit of NFL stardom.