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2nd Chance

6.520221h 29m18AMovieDocumentaryHistory

In 1969, bankrupt pizzeria owner Richard Davis invented the modern-day bulletproof vest. To prove that it worked, he shot himself — point-blank — 192 times.

DirectorRamin Bahrani
WriterRamin Bahrani
ProducersJoshua Oppenheimer·Ramin Bahrani

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Cast · Directed by Ramin Bahrani

RDRichard Davis
Richard Davis
Self - CEO of Second Chance Body Armor, Inc.

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2nd Chance — streaming FAQ

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2nd Chance is streaming on Paramount Plus and Paramount Plus Premium in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 2nd Chance on Netflix?

No, 2nd Chance is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount Plus Premium.

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2nd Chance is available on Paramount Plus and Paramount Plus Premium in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.