Overview
- The film debuts in U.S. theaters on Sept. 19 via Angel Studios in partnership with Select Films and Wayfarer Studios.
- Rod Lurie directs from Robert Eisele’s screenplay, with Mary Stuart Masterson, Rob Corddry, Brandon Flynn and James Badge Dale in key roles.
- Early reviews call it a conventional but effective crowd-pleaser, highlighting Chiklis’s performance.
- Flynt was on set throughout production as a resource, and Chiklis performed most of his football scenes during a demanding shoot.
- Interviews emphasize themes of redemption, family and second chances within a Division III context and the value of a shared theatrical experience.