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Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2011, 2009.
Language
English
Description
In the spirit of The Blind Side comes this inspiring true story of family, faith, and football. Jon Abbate is a rising football star at Wake Forest University. Lives are suddenly shattered when the family's youngest son, Luke, is killed in a tragic accident. Inspired by Luke's memory, Jon courageously leads the Wake Forest team to a series of last-minute victories - leading to a thrilling climax.
3) 100 yards
Publisher
RLJE Films
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Rich Porter had it all: talent, good looks, and a bright future as the quarterback; then tragedy struck. His mother goes missing while volunteering in the Philippines and Rich cannot find her. He receives more bad news when he is diagnosed with a brain tumor. At the hospital, a young boy with the same condition and a kind nurse do their best to bring hope to Rich. They show him that the game of his life is a struggle for every yard, but, with the...
4) Draft day
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The general manager of the Cleveland Browns prepares for the first day of the NFL draft while trying to balance his professional and personal lives.
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Three days before the college football national championship game, star quarterback LeMarcus James and teammate emmet Sunday ignite a player's strike declaring they won't compete until all student-athletes are fairly compensated. With billions of dollars at risk and legacies on the line, the stakes could not be higher. Now, with only hours until kickoff, the head coach and various power brokers must race against the clock to protect or destroy the...
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
The story of University of Texas college football star Freddie Steinmark, who lost his life to bone cancer after a promising start with the Longhorns, recounting the team's legendary win that marked his final game.
7) Windrunner
Publisher
Questar Entertainment
Pub. Date
2003, 1994.
Language
English
Description
In the small town where his father, a former pro football player, is in prison, Greg Cima experiences discrimination and taunts. When he is unfairly cut from the high school football team, a mysterious native American elder offers to coach him, teaching him to believe in himself and his dreams. Greg finds that to achieve his goals, he must also learn to accept and forgive his father's failings.
Publisher
SDS - Universal
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Every legend has a beginning. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson stars in a larger-than-life family comedy based on outrageous stories of his youth. The coming-of-age journey highlights the unforgettable moments and incredible relationships that took Dwayne from ordinary kid to extraordinary superstar revealing he's more like us than we know.
9) Brian Banks
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The inspirational true story of Brian Banks (Aldis Hodge), an All-American high school football star committed to USC who finds his life upended when he is wrongly convicted of a crime he didn’t commit. Despite lack of evidence, Banks is railroaded through a broken justice system and sentenced to a decade of prison and probation. Years later, with the support of Justin Brooks (Greg Kinnear) and the California Innocence Project, Banks fights to reclaim...
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner's unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player, but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda and the encouragement of his family,...
11) The blind side
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
When homeless teenager Michael Oher is given a home by the Touhy family in Memphis, he learns to play football and find success in school, and they discover a new son and brother.
12) Greater
Publisher
Well Go USA
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Greater follows the true story of Brandon Burlsworth, the greatest walk-on in the history of college football. Brandon dreams of playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks but is told he isn't good enough to play Division 1.The awkward kid who once was an embarrassment to his teammates and annoyance to his coaches ends up becoming an All-American player and the 63rd pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
13) Leatherheads
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Dodge Connolly is a charming, brash football hero. He is determined to guide his team from bar brawls to packed stadiums. But after the players lose their sponsor and the entire league faces certain collapse, Dodge convinces a college football star to join his team. Dodge hopes his latest move will help the struggling sport finally capture the country's attention. Added to the team is Carter Rutherford, America's favorite son. Carter has dashing good...
14) Woodlawn
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A high school football player is faced with racial tensions on and off the field.
15) Hometown legend
Author
Publisher
Warner Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
In Athens City, Alabama, hard times have driven the town to desperation. But with the return of an old friend, the town's football team might be able to bring back the glory.
16) Forever strong
Publisher
Excel Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Rick and Lars are best friends and rugby teammates who become rivals when Rick's free-spirited lifestyle lands him in juvenile detention. Once there, a concerned counselor and a championship rugby coach recruit Rick for a new team--and a new direction.
17) Field of vision
Publisher
Rosemont Productions
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
When a high school's star quarterback finds a video of his teammates bullying a new transfer student, he realizes that turning in the video means his friends will be banned from playing in the state championship and without them, the school loses its title bid. Can he choose between winning and doing what's right?
18) Varsity blues
Publisher
Paramount Home Video
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Van Der Beek stars as a second-string football player thrust into the spotlight when he must replace an injured quarterback and confronts his win-at-all-costs coach (Voight).
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
After a crushing defeat ended their prior season, everyone counted the Abilene Eagles out of title contention. Facing doubts and personal challenges both on and off the field, it will take the guidance of their team chaplain and a surrogate father figure for them to realize what they can achieve when they stand united as a team. In this uplifting underdog story, the Abilene Eagles will once again soar in an incredible comeback that will be forever...
Series
Publisher
Genius Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
After abandoning his family, former football player Walter Clemons returns home to attend the reading of his father's will. However, his homecoming is anything but sweet as he discovers the damage his absence had on the family he left behind.
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