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Series
Publisher
Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
After abandoning his family and a series of disappointing injuries and job setbacks, former football player Walter Clemons returns home to attend the reading of his father's will. Old hurts are revisitied. Walter is determined to create a new future with his family and learns that with love and faith, you can go home again.
2) Greater
Publisher
Well Go USA
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Greater follows the true story of Brandon Burlsworth, the greatest walk-on in the history of college football. Brandon dreams of playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks but is told he isn't good enough to play Division 1.The awkward kid who once was an embarrassment to his teammates and annoyance to his coaches ends up becoming an All-American player and the 63rd pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
Portuguese
Description
A feature film about soccer dreams weighs the pros and cons of pursuing ambitions abroad or acceptance of life on the isolated islands of Cape Verde. Fintar O Destino has the distinction of being the Library of African Cinema's first sports film - but a sports film with a decidedly African twist. It is the story, familiar from countless Hollywood movies and therefore easily accessible to American audiences, of an over the hill sports hero who holds...
5) Concussion
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Based on the true story of the doctor who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE in football players, and the uphill battle he faced in bringing the information to the public.
8) Invincible
Publisher
Buena Vista Pictures
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Based on the story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who overcame long odds to play for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles in 1976.
Series
30 for 30 volume season II, disc 6
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When Jimmy Connors arrived in New York for the 1991 U.S. Open, the one-time tennis superstar was 8 years removed from his last Grand Slam singles title, ranked 174th in the world and approaching his 39th birthday. On the verge of a quick first-round exit, Connors suddenly and unexpectedly re-captured the magic, embarking on a stirring and extraordinary run that included an epic contest with Aaron Krickstein on his way to the semifinals.
Series
30 for 30 volume season II, disc 3
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"You don't know Bo": During the 1980s and 1990s, Bo Jackson hit 500-foot home runs and ran over linebackers, becoming a cultural icon and one of the most famous athletes of all time. Director Michael Bonfiglio examines the truths and tall tales that surround Jackson, and how his seemingly impossible feats captured the collective imagination for a brief moment in time.
"Survive and advance": Chronicles the unforgettable story of the 1982-1983 North...
11) The blind side
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Michael Oher is a homeless African-American teenager who is from a broken home. Mike is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, Mike faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome - as both a football player and student. Mike works hard and, with...
12) Rudy
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
2000, c1993
Language
English
Description
A young man from a blue collar family fulfills his childhood dream of attending the University of Notre Dame and playing football for the Fighting Irish.
Publisher
ESPN Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Catching Hell: "Oscar-winner Alex Gibney 'brilliantly' explores the phenomenon of scapegoating through the lens of two infamous moments in sports history: Steve Bartman's ill-fated incident and Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner's fateful error."--Container.
Charismatic: "Together, an unlikely colt named Charismatic and his jockey, Chris Antley, became the biggest long shots in 59 years to win the Kentucky Derby, followed by another win at...
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