12 mighty orphans. [videorecording (DVD)]
12 mighty orphans. [videorecording (DVD)]
Alternate Title
:
Twelve mighty orphans
Publication Date
:
2021
Physical Description
:
1 videodisc (ca. 118 min.)
Subject Term
:
Drama films.
Orphans -- Drama.
Football -- Drama.
Sports films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre
:
Feature films.
Additional Contributors
:
Wilson, Luke, 1971-
Shaw, Vinessa, 1976-
Duvall, Robert.
Sheen, Martin.
Performer
:
Luke Wilson, Vinessa Shaw, Robert Duvall, Martin Sheen.
Summary
:
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.
Language
:
English
General Note
:
DVD.
Rated PG.
"Based on the true story of the team that inspired a nation".
Language Note
:
English, French audio.
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