"Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s. A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field."
C. Thomas Howell
as George 'Shorty' White
Sean Astin
as Hank
Jon Voight
as Paul Bryant
Virginia Williams
as Debbie
Brando Eaton
as Mike Morton
Sherri Shepherd
as Momma Nathan
Nic Bishop
as Tandy Gerelds
Caleb Castille
as Tony Nathan
Kelly Greyson
as Shelia
Rhoda Griffis
as Attorney Brenda Howly
Marcus Henderson
as Reggie Greene
Joy Brunson
as Johnnie
Lance E. Nichols
as Junior
Kevin Sizemore
as Jerry Stearns
DeVon Franklin
as Preacher
Brett Rice
as Whitehurst
Richard Kohnke
as Jeff Rutledge
Jet Jurgensmeyer
as Todd Gerelds
Kirk B.R. Woller
as Owen Davis
Blake Burgess
as Allyson
Danny Vinson
as Banks Assistant Coach
Vernard 'Bone' Hampton
as Rowdy Fan
Kevin Downes
as Birmingham Reporter
Harry Alexander
as Wales
Kristi Averette
as Mom in Restuarant / Football Game Attendee
Devin Bright
as Cedric
Jason Burkey
as Insurance Customer
Alani iLongwe
as Malik
Peter Charnock
as Woodlawn Football Player
Matthew T. Cook
as Racist Fan
Michael Entrekin
as Woodlawn Player
Ron Flagge
as Johnnie's Dad
Jeremy Grimsley
as Chain Gang
Corey Hodge
Tyrell Humphries
as Sam Cunningham
Justin Johnston
as Football Official
Walker Morgan Kendrick
as Field Boy
David Kloehr
as David Smith
Jeff Kruse
Kelly Layne
as Jeff Rutledge's Mother
Keith Loy
as Referee
David Manne
as Reporter
Doug Markstrom
Tom Mullins
as Huffman Coach
Justin O'Neal
as Malik's Friend
Andrew Erwin
Director
Jon Erwin
Screenplay
Quinton Peeples
Daniel Hargrave
Stunt Coordinator
Jeremy Wanek
VFX Artist
Producer
Kristopher S. Kimlin
Director of Photography