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6) Run the race
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After their mother's death and their father's abandonment, two brothers work together to earn a football scholarship that will provide a better life for them.
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After a crushing defeat ended their prior season, everyone counted the Abilene Eagles out of title contention. Facing doubts and personal challenges both on and off the field, it will take the guidance of their team chaplain and a surrogate father figure for them to realize what they can achieve when they stand united as a team. In this uplifting underdog story, the Abilene Eagles will once again soar in an incredible comeback that will be forever...
9) Concussion
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A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful - and beloved - institutions in the world.
10) Horse feathers
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As president of Huxley College, fun-loving Professor Wagstaff tries to keep the student body in line and get his son to graduate after twelve years by arranging to have professional football players to play for the school against their rival Darwin University.
12) The 5th quarter
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In the spirit of The Blind Side comes this inspiring true story of family, faith, and football. Jon Abbate is a rising football star at Wake Forest University. Lives are suddenly shattered when the family's youngest son, Luke, is killed in a tragic accident. Inspired by Luke's memory, Jon courageously leads the Wake Forest team to a series of last-minute victories - leading to a thrilling climax.
13) Semi-tough
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Barbara Jane and wayward football players Billy Clyde and Shake have been best friends for years. But when Shake finds enlightenment with a wacky philosophy called 'IT,' Barbara Jane finds herself falling in love with his new confidence. Soon engaged, Shake and Barbara Jane make a dash for the altar. But as Billy Clyde watches from the sidelines, he suddenly realizes that he wants Barbara Jane too.
15) Draft day
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The general manager of the Cleveland Browns prepares for the first day of the NFL draft while trying to balance his professional and personal lives.
16) My all American
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The story of University of Texas college football star Freddie Steinmark, who lost his life to bone cancer after a promising start with the Longhorns, recounting the team's legendary win that marked his final game.
17) Against all odds
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Terry Brogan, a cynical ex-football star, is hired to find Jessie Wyler, the runaway mistress of a ruthless L.A. nightclub owner, Jake Wise. According to Jake, Jessie had stabbed him and vanished with $50,000. But Terry's mission is soon forgotten when he tracks down the beautiful Jessie on a Mexican island and falls in love with her.
18) Brian Banks
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The story of Brian Banks, an American football player, who was falsely accused of rape and spent almost six years in prison.
19) Invincible
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Vince Papale is a down-on-his-luck substitute teacher in Philadelphia who, at the age of 30, was out of work, abandoned by his wife, and biding time as a part-time bartender when he decides to answer an open call for tryouts on the Philadelphia Eagles NFL football team in 1976. Going with his gut instinct, new coach Dick Vermeil rewards Papale's diligent efforts with a place on the team.
20) Murderball
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The triumphant stories of quadreplegic athletes who competed in full contact wheelchair rugby in the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
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