Over the years, numerous players of Polynesian descent have dominated the NFL, paving the way for a new generation that includes Tua Tagovailoa, Penei Sewell, and Puka Nacua. In light of this influx of talented Polynesian athletes, Fox has announced a documentary that celebrates Polynesian culture in football. On Tuesday, Fox issued a press release detailing a new film titled Culture of Winning: Polynesian Football Pride, which Tua Tagovailoa will executive produce and star in.
Joining Tagovailoa in this documentary will be Penei Sewell, Puka Nacua, 2025 NFL Draft prospect Jonah Savaiinaea, and Chris Henry Jr., the top recruit in the 2026 high school class, all of whom are of Polynesian descent. Fox Sports also shared a brief trailer of Culture of Winning: Polynesian Football Pride on X, showcasing how deeply ingrained football is in Polynesian culture.
Faith, Family, Football🏈@FOXSports Films presents a new documentary CULTURE OF WINNING: POLYNESIAN FOOTBALL PRIDE premiering Easter Sunday, April 20 at 2pm ET on FOX.
Executive produced by and featuring @Tua, the film spotlights the rise of Polynesian football stars including… pic.twitter.com/HqUk7L2ntS
— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) April 15, 2025
In the Fox press release, Tagovailoa expressed his hope that fans will find the insights into Polynesian culture “inspirational.” He stated, “I’m proud to share insight on what makes our Polynesian culture so special. We have a rich heritage of success in football. I’m grateful for the legends who paved the way, inspiring us current NFL players to believe our dreams were possible, and humbled to help mentor and inspire the next wave of Polynesian stars in the sport. I hope football fans will find it inspirational.” Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait long for the documentary, as it is set to premiere on Fox on Easter Sunday at 2:00 PM EST.
