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Woodlawn (2015)
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Woodlawn (2015)

Genre
Drama
Release Date
October 16, 2015
Studio
Pure Flix Entertainment
Official Site
http://woodlawnmovie.com/
Genre
Drama
Release Date
October 16, 2015
MPAA Rating
PG
Duration
123 minute(s)
Production Budget
12000000
Studio
Pure Flix Entertainment
Official Site
http://woodlawnmovie.com/
Director
Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
Producer
Kevin Downes, Daryl C. Lefever
Screenwriter
Jon Erwin, Quinton Peeples
Starring
  • Sean Astin as Hank
  • Jon Voight as Paul "Bear" Bryant
  • C. Thomas Howell
  • Caleb Castille
  • Brando Eaton
  • Virginia Williams as Debbie
  • Sherri Shepherd as Momma Nathan
  • Nicholas Bishop as Tandy Gerelds
  • Kelly Greyson
  • Rhoda Griffis
  • Kevin Sizemore

Set against the turbulent backdrop of 1970s Birmingham, Alabama, this inspiring drama follows the true story of a high school football team that becomes an unlikely catalyst for racial reconciliation. Caleb Castille stars as Tony Nathan, a gifted African American athlete who, after being recruited to integrate the previously all-white Woodlawn High School football team, faces intense hostility both on and off the field. Under the guidance of a compassionate coach played by Sean Astin and a charismatic chaplain portrayed by C. Thomas Howell, the team's journey transcends sports as they confront deep-seated prejudice and division within their community. With powerful performances from Jon Voight as a local sports journalist and Sherri Shepherd as Tony's supportive mother, the film builds toward a climactic showdown at a massive stadium revival, where faith and unity clash with hatred and fear. Directed by Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin, this PG-rated drama blends gridiron action with a heartfelt message of hope, exploring how one team's courage can spark a movement that changes an entire city.

GENRE: Drama YEAR: 2015
Ratings:
69
SCORE
TMDB 6.9/10