Friday, November 22, 2024

Tag: Jim Dent

12 Mighty Orphans (2021)*

Title: 12 Mighty Orphans
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Ty Roberts
Based on the novel by: Jim Dent
Written by: Lane Garrison, and Ty Roberts
Starring: Luke Wilson, Vinessa Shaw, Wayne Knight, Jake Austin Walker, Robert Duvall, and Martin Sheen
Release Date: 6/11/2021
Running Time: 118 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

The true story of the Mighty Mites, the football team of a Fort Worth orphanage who, during the Great Depression, went from playing without shoes—or even a football—to playing for the Texas state championships. Over the course of their winning season these underdogs and their resilient spirit became an inspiration to their city, state, and an entire nation in need of a rebound, even catching the attention of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The architect of their success was Rusty Russell, a legendary high school coach who shocked his colleagues by giving up a privileged position so he could teach and coach at an orphanage. Few knew Rusty’s secret: that he himself was an orphan. Recognizing that his scrawny players couldn’t beat the other teams with brawn, Rusty developed innovative strategies that would come to define modern football.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
Life updates for characters in the film are accompanied by pictures of the actors that fade into pictures of the real people that they portrayed.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Michael and Tony for this submission


My All American (2015)*

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Title: My All American
Rating: PG
Directed by: Angelo Pizzo
Written by: Angelo Pizzo
Based on the book by: Jim Dent
Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Finn Wittrock and Robin Tunney
Release Date: 11/13/2015
Running Time: 118 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

Freddie Steinmark, an underdog on the gridiron, faces the toughest challenge of his life after leading his team to a championship season.


What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits
Pictures of the real Freddie Steinmark, his family, and friends are shown.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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