Friday, November 22, 2024

Tag: Sport

United States of Football, The (2012)*

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TITLE: The United States of Football

RELEASE DATE: 8/23/2013

RATING: NR

A father, who has trained his son all his life to play football, pauses when his son turns twelve and is about to play tackle football.

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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
The credits start with Kyle Turley performing a song. This is followed by various clips of quotes from some former players, and ends with a segment filmed at the 2013 Super Bowl where Kyle announces that the NFL will start having neurologists on the sidelines of every game to help monitor/treat concussions.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission


Drift (2013)*

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TITLE: Drift

RELEASE DATE: 7/2/2013

RATING: R

In the 70s two brothers battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry.

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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
Clips of surfing play alongside the credits.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)?

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TITLE: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

RELEASE DATE: 7/12/2013

RATING: NR

The true story of the “Flying Sikh” – world champion runner and Olympian Milkha Singh — who overcame the massacre of his family, civil war during the India-Pakistan partition, and homelessness to become one of India’s most iconic athletes.

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During Credits? Unknown

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After Credits? Unknown

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Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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42 (2013)

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TITLE: 42

RELEASE DATE: 4/12/2013

RATING: PG-13

The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

NOTE: In memory of Richard Fowkes.


Chasing Mavericks (2012)

TITLE: Chasing Mavericks

RELEASE DATE: 10/26/2012

RATING: PG

When young Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No


Backwards (2012)?

TITLE: Backwards

RELEASE DATE: 2012

RATING: PG

When a fiercely competitive 30 year old rower fails to make the Olympic boat for the second time, she takes a coaching job at a school but struggles to adjust to life off the race course.

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During Credits? Unknown

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Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Brother (2010)

TITLE: Brother

RELEASE DATE: 7/2/2010

RATING: NR

Two young men who have been raised as brothers look to their soccer skills as a way of getting out of their slum. While a scout is in town, an act of violence threatens to tear them apart.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

NOTE: “Dedicated to all of our brothers.”


Ballplayer: Pelotero (2011)?

TITLE: Ballplayer: Pelotero

RELEASE DATE: 7/13/2012

RATING: NR

Two top baseball prospects in the Dominican Republic face fierce competition and corruption as they chase their big league dreams.

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During Credits? Unknown

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Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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China Heavyweight (2012)?

TITLE: China Heavyweight

RELEASE DATE: 2012

RATING: NR

A documentary on rural teenagers in southwestern China who are recruited as their country’s next Olympic hopefuls, with a focus on the coach Qi Moxiang.

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During Credits? Unknown

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After Credits? Unknown

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Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Crooked Arrows (2012)*

TITLE: Crooked Arrows

RELEASE DATE: 2012

RATING: PG-13

A story centered on a Native American lacrosse team making its way through a prep school league tournament.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
There are numerous behind the scenes shots of the cast and players hanging around a lacrosse field.  One of the Coventry players performs an impromptu rap during a break in the filming.  Then there are a series of actual college lacrosse coaches and former players saying “I’m a Crooked Arrow”.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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NOTE: The film is dedicated to the memory of Richard Fiore.