Draft Day

Audience emotional responses for 'Draft Day' are primarily driven by the high-stakes, pressure-cooker environment of the NFL Draft. Viewers experience significant Anticipation and Excitement as General Manager Sonny Weaver Jr. navigates complex trades and crucial decisions. This is coupled with considerable Anxiety due to the immense pressure and potential career-defining consequences he faces. Empathy is strong for Sonny's personal struggles and the difficult choices he must make, while Hope and Inspiration arise from his strategic brilliance and the pursuit of building a successful team against all odds. The film also elicits Satisfaction and Relief as the draft unfolds and key decisions are made, alongside Curiosity about the ultimate outcomes.